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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2.0 TFSI (235 Hp) 4MOTION Automatic
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Volkswagen Atlas:
The Volkswagen Atlas is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2017. Developed mainly for the North American and Chinese market, the vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. Outside the US, Canadian, and Chilean markets, the vehicle is marketed as the Volkswagen Teramont. It is positioned above the long-wheelbase Tiguan and below the smaller but more upmarket Touareg.
Marketed as the Atlas in the United States, Canada, Chile, and Israel, the vehicle is known as the Teramont elsewhere, including the rest of the Middle East, Africa, as well as in Mexico, Russia, Colombia and China, where production in Ningbo began in 2017. For markets outside China, the Atlas/Teramont is produced in the Chattanooga plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cross Sport Overview:
Volkswagen Atlas (Cross Sport). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1945 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 TFSI (235 Hp) 4MOTION Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This engine offers a great balance of power and responsiveness, with the turbocharged 2.0 TFSI feeling lively enough for most situations, especially with the added traction of 4MOTION.
Fuel Economy
Provides a good compromise in fuel efficiency for an AWD SUV of its size, with a combined 11.8 l/100 km. It's more economical than the V6 4MOTION while still offering AWD.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish, coupe-like SUV design stands out
- • Spacious and comfortable 5-seater interior
- • Choice of capable V6 or efficient turbo-four engines
- • Available 4MOTION all-wheel drive for enhanced traction
- • Large cargo capacity (1141-2203 liters)
Cons:
- • V6 engine can be thirsty, especially with AWD
- • No hybrid or plug-in hybrid options available
- • Ride can be firm on larger wheels
- • Interior materials, while good, aren't luxury-class
- • Lacks the third-row seating of the standard Atlas
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Atlas: 2017 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Atlas |
| Generation: | Cross Sport |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 TFSI (235 Hp) 4MOTION Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| End of production: | 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 235 Hp @ 4500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 118.4 Hp/l [70mm less] |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DCGA More details about the engine DCGA |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 179.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1945 |
| Max. weight: | 2570 |
| Max load: | 625 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2203 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1141 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 907 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70.4 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 17.5° |
| Length: | 4966 mm mm [70mm less] |
| Width: | 1990 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1723 mm mm [55mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2980 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1702 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1718 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 203 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.35 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 20.9° |
| Departure angle: | 26.7° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 335x30 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 310x23 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/60 R18; 255/50 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18; 8J x 20 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
If you could change one thing about the Volkswagen Atlas, what would it be?