2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2019 Volkswagen Atlas contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.
When comparing the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas's and the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2019 Volkswagen Atlas have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas's and the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is a better car than the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.
Pricing: A used 2018 Volkswagen Atlas ranges from $15,366 to $27,897 while a used 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is priced between $18,929 to $30,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas both lose 48.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Atlas is 7.4 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Atlas is 5.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas makes 235 horsepower. The Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, while the Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 484 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Atlas has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22995 - 34810
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30316
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23245 - 35310
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21256
Price Range:
15366 - 27897
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
22710
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
14757 - 32004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
382
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96890
# Good or Great Deals:
144
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25051
Price Range:
18929 - 30998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
24868
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
16878 - 34673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
634
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80678
# Good or Great Deals:
274
Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.398743 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.49623 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.398743 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.49623 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.26191450458156
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 16.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.688735960053023
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 33.1
Volkswagen Atlas Rankings
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5 out of / 67Ranking
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64 out of / 67Volkswagen Atlas Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
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10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
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11 out of / 32Ranking
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15 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
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64 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels
2.0T S, 2.0T SE, 2.0T SEL, V6 Launch Edition, V6 Launch Edition 4Motion, V6 S, V6 S 4Motion, V6 SE, V6 SE 4Motion, V6 SEL, V6 SEL 4Motion, V6 SEL Premium 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels
S, SE, V6 S 4Motion, V6 SE, V6 SE 4Motion, V6 SE R-Line, V6 SE R-Line 4Motion, V6 SEL, V6 SEL 4Motion, V6 SEL Premium 4Motion, V6 SEL R-Line, V6 SEL R-Line 4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
409 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
70 inches
Length:
198.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
70 inches
Length:
198.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Titanium Beige Metallic
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Red
Fortana Red Metallic
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Yellow
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic / Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Red
Fortana Red Metallic
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Yellow
Not available
Brown
Terra Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Titan Black
Interior Colors
Black
Titan Black
