Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 11 recorded runs

Volkswagen Atlas 0–60 Times

The Volkswagen Atlas 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Volkswagen Atlas is the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas TSI SE, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Volkswagen Atlas is the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 4MOTION, which took 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volkswagen Atlas tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.81 seconds at 89.42 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.20sec 2018 TSI SE · stock

Average 0–60 7.65sec Across 11 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.81sec @ 89.4 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 8.00sec 2019 SEL V6

Across 11 verified runs, the Volkswagen Atlas ranges from 7.20 to 8.00 seconds 0–60, with a 7.65-second average.

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Volkswagen Atlas Performance Overview

Volkswagen’s three-row Atlas has been tracked across 11 verified tests spanning 2018 to 2024, defining its performance identity around steady midsize SUV acceleration rather than rapid swings between generations. From launch, the range split between the 235-hp turbocharged EA888 four-cylinder and the 276-hp naturally aspirated VR6/CDVC V6, with gasoline powertrains only. The quickest recorded start came immediately: the 2018 TSI SE reached 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, a benchmark that remained the model’s best through the full production span covered here.

As testing expanded across trims and driveline layouts, Atlas results stayed tightly grouped. A 2019 SEL V6 4MOTION posted 8.0 seconds to 60 mph at the slower end of the range, while later examples clustered closer to the mid-7-second average. By the final model year in this data set, the 2024 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION delivered a 15.4-second quarter-mile at 92 mph, the quickest quarter-mile recorded for the Atlas, showing incremental improvement without changing the model’s overall character. Today, the Atlas stands as a gasoline-only SUV with tested 0-60 times from 7.2 to 8.0 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 15.81 seconds at 89.4 mph.

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Volkswagen Atlas 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

11 tests · 4 years

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Model Year 4

2024 Volkswagen Atlas

3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.43 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.57 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#02

2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION

7.30sec 0–60

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15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 269 hp
Torque: 273 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,623 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 17.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 19 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #2 of 11

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2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION

7.50sec 0–60

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15.70s ¼ mi @ 91.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.70 sec
Trap Speed: 91.3 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 269 hp
Torque: 273 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,623 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 17.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #4 of 11

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2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION

7.50sec 0–60

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15.60s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.60 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 269 hp
Torque: 273 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,623 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 17.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 19 C / 25 H / 23.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #5 of 11

2021 Volkswagen Atlas

1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

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2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 4MOTION Basecamp

7.80sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 88.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 88.6 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 276 hp
Torque: 266 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,612 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 16.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 11

2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 4MOTION Basecamp

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec

Recorded Tests 2

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2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 4MOTION

7.80sec 0–60

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15.90s ¼ mi @ 88.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.90 sec
Trap Speed: 88.3 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 276 hp
Torque: 266 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,500 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 16.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 16.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #7 of 11

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2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 4MOTION

8.00sec 0–60

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16.10s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.10 sec
Trap Speed: 90.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 276 hp
Torque: 266 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,500 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 16.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #11 of 11

2018 Volkswagen Atlas

5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.64 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.84 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#01

2018 Volkswagen Atlas TSI SE

7.20sec 0–60

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15.60s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.60 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 235 hp
Torque: 258 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,248 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 18.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 22 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 11

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2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE V6

7.30sec 0–60

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15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.60 sec
Trap Speed: 90.8 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 276 hp
Torque: 266 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,331 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 15.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 18 C / 25 H / 20.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #3 of 11

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2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 4MOTION

7.90sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 276 hp
Torque: 266 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,464 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 16.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #8 of 11

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2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 Premium 4MOTION

7.90sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 276 hp
Torque: 266 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 16.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #9 of 11

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2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL V6 Premium 4MOTION

7.90sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 81.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 81.6 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 276 hp
Torque: 266 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 16.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 19.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #10 of 11

How we verify Volkswagen Atlas performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volkswagen Atlas trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volkswagen Atlas 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Volkswagen Atlas performance FAQs

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The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION runs 0-60 mph in 7.3 to 7.5 seconds across three recorded tests. The quickest run is 7.3 seconds, and the same trim posts quarter-mile times from 15.4 to 15.7 seconds with trap speeds of 91.3 to 92 mph.

The quickest Volkswagen Atlas on record is the 2018 Atlas TSI SE, which reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That makes it the fastest Atlas tested so far overall, edging out the best 2024 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION result of 7.3 seconds.

The fastest stock Volkswagen Atlas is also the 2018 TSI SE at 7.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 11 Atlas tests on record are production vehicles, so the fastest overall and fastest stock result are the same in this case.

Across 11 verified Volkswagen Atlas tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.65 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 15.81 seconds at 89.4 mph. The quickest Atlas reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while the slowest recorded run takes 8.0 seconds.

For the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.65 seconds across 11 tests. The fastest run is 7.2 seconds by the 2018 TSI SE. Output across this generation ranges from 235 to 276 horsepower, with both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline engines represented.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION has recorded 0-60 mph times of 7.3, 7.5, and 7.5 seconds. Its average across those three tests is 7.43 seconds. Quarter-mile results range from 15.4 to 15.7 seconds, with the best trap speed recorded at 92 mph.

The SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION is quicker on record. Its average 0-60 mph time is 7.43 seconds, with a best of 7.3 seconds across three tests. The SEL V6 4MOTION averages 7.9 seconds, with a best run of 7.8 seconds across three tests.

These two Atlas trims are very close, but the SEL V6 4MOTION is slightly quicker on record. It averages 7.9 seconds from 0-60 mph and has a best run of 7.8 seconds. The SEL V6 Premium 4MOTION also averages 7.9 seconds, but its best recorded time is 7.9 seconds.

In recorded testing, the 2024 Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION is quicker than the commonly tested older V6 trims. Its best 0-60 mph time is 7.3 seconds. By comparison, the SEL V6 4MOTION runs as quick as 7.8 seconds, and the SEL V6 Premium 4MOTION posts 7.9 seconds.

The fastest quarter-mile recorded for a Volkswagen Atlas is 15.4 seconds at 92 mph, set by the 2024 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION. Across all 11 tests, the Atlas averages 15.81 seconds at 89.4 mph in the quarter mile, which aligns with its mid-7-second 0-60 performance.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volkswagen Atlas can do, not a single marketing claim.

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