2027 Volkswagen Atlas

SUV · 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD

76/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.0L Turbo I4
Horsepower	282 hp
Torque	273 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7 sec
Top speed	124 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	23 mpg (20 city / 27 hwy)
Range	480 miles
MSRP	$41,610
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Third-row legroom genuinely accommodates adults, not just children
8-speed automatic shifts more crisply than the outgoing 9-speed
Floating 15-inch screen retracts cleanly, preserving interior sightlines
Leather seating and heated rear seats standard lower in the lineup than rivals

What's not

VW brand reliability has historically underperformed Japanese rivals long-term
Turbo-four only — no V6 for buyers who tow regularly
Fuel economy underwhelms versus hybrid-equipped segment rivals
SEL Premium trim can approach $55k, blurring the value proposition

The engine

EA888

2.0L Turbo I4

VW's EA888 2.0 TSI is the definitive hot-hatch four — punchy, tunable, and torque-rich from low revs, equally at home humming in a Tiguan or screaming in a Golf R.

One of the most widely used and heavily developed engines in the world, the EA888 has powered Volkswagen Group cars across four generations and is a darling of the tuning scene.

A simple ECU tune can add 50+ hp, which is why the EA888 is a tuner favorite.
The same basic engine appears in everything from a Jetta to an Audi S3.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 76 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 3 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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