Volkswagen Atlas Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2027):
The Volkswagen Atlas is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Volkswagen Atlas Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 20 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 18 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Atlas Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Atlas front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Volkswagen Atlas is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Volkswagen Atlas come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Volkswagen Atlas. See the table above for the specific years and trims.