Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2020

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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2026 model shown · Source: Consumer Reports
Available years
2022–2026
Yearly records
5
Reported market values
$22,225–$33,700

The overview

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.

Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.

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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sportmodel year comparison
Model year Market value Reliability Owner rating EPA combined
2026 ↗ SE Technology 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (269 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed $33,700 3/5 Not rated 21 MPG
2025 ↗ SE Technology 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (269 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed $29,575 Not rated Not rated 21 MPG
2024 ↗ SE Technology 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (269 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed $26,500 3/5 3/5 22 MPG
2023 ↗ SE 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (235 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed $23,900 3/5 Not rated 22 MPG
2022 ↗ SE 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (235 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed $22,225 Not rated Not rated 22 MPG

Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.

Year by year

2026 model

SE Technology 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (269 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · New

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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2026 source image
Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated September 11, 2026

Specifications

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$33,700
Retail value range
$29,400 - $39,075
Original MSRP range
$38,300 - $53,620
Trade-in range
$28,020 - $38,115

Ratings

Road test score
73/100
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
21 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,460
Cruising range
365 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
7.7 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
4/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Vehicle ID: 37066 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026

Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.

2025 model

SE Technology 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (269 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used

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2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2025 source image
Model year 2025
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated September 11, 2026

Specifications

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$29,575
Retail value range
$24,300 - $33,650
Original MSRP range
$37,190 - $52,195
Trade-in range
$22,745 - $32,555

Ratings

Road test score
73/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
21 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,460
Cruising range
365 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
7.7 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
4/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Vehicle ID: 33251 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026

Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.

2024 model

SE Technology 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (269 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used

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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2024 source image
Model year 2024
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated September 11, 2026

Specifications

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$26,500
Retail value range
$22,875 - $30,850
Original MSRP range
$36,985 - $51,880
Trade-in range
$21,270 - $29,670

Ratings

Road test score
73/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
52%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
22 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,460
Cruising range
365 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
7.7 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

Owner feedback

Comfort
4/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
4/5
Value
3/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
3/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Vehicle ID: 30741 First published: August 7, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026

Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.

2023 model

SE 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (235 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used

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2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2023 source image
Model year 2023
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated September 11, 2026

Specifications

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$23,900
Retail value range
$20,175 - $28,225
Original MSRP range
$34,460 - $51,625
Trade-in range
$18,175 - $26,835

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
$2,325
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

Vehicle ID: 25345 First published: August 24, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026

Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.

2022 model

SE 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (235 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used

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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2022 source image
Model year 2022
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated September 11, 2026

Specifications

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$22,225
Retail value range
$17,575 - $25,225
Original MSRP range
$33,635 - $50,805
Trade-in range
$15,415 - $23,600

Ratings

Road test score
77/100

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
$2,325
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

Vehicle ID: 22666 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026

Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.

Behind the data

Latest source update: September 11, 2026

Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.

Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.