Review and specifications
2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
The new for 2020 Cross Sport is VW’s edgier take on the Atlas three-row SUV. The five-passenger Cross Sport shares its underpinnings and engine choices with the larger three-row Atlas, but it loses the third row and some cargo space. Handling is nimbler than one would expect from such a large vehicle. The ride has an underlying firmness but absorbs bumps decently. The seats are comfortable and the controls are easy to use. The base 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is quite responsive and capable of moving the Cross Sport adequately, and there is also a more powerful 3.6-liter V6. The turbo four-cylinder engine gets slightly better fuel economy. Both front- and all-wheel drive are offered. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning are standard.
- Market value
- $26,525
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $26,525
- Retail value range
- $21,775 - $31,675
- Original MSRP range
- $34,460 - $51,625
- Trade-in range
- $19,875 - $30,470
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 30 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,890
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 196 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 117 in
- Weight
- 4,425 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,090 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
- Cargo volume
- 37.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Volkswagen
Most Volkswagens are well-built, agile, fun-to-drive cars that feel slightly more premium than their competitors. Its lineup is focused on SUVs, most of which have spacious, comfortable interiors and unexpectedly responsive driving dynamics. Its Golf hatchback, especially in performance trims, is a rare balance of practicality and driving thrills. Most models, including its EVs, have excellent fit and finish. Brand-wide downsides include unintuitive controls and infotainment systems, and below-average reliability for new cars. Reliability for used VWs is average.
Vehicle ID: 25345 First published: August 24, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025
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