Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 0–60 Times
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 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 Cross Sport is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL R-Line 4MOTION, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL V6 R-Line 4MOTION, which took 8.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.83 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.98 seconds at 89.32 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.40sec
2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION · stock
Average 0–60
7.83sec
Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.98sec
@ 89.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.40sec
2020 SEL V6
Across 6 verified runs, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport ranges from 7.40 to 8.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.83-second average.
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Performance Overview
Volkswagen’s Atlas Cross Sport has occupied the midsize two-row SUV space from 2020 to 2024, with performance data here drawn from 6 verified tests spanning that full run. All tested examples fall within the CA1 generation, where output ranged from 235 to 276 horsepower and the lineup moved between the turbocharged EA888 four-cylinder and naturally aspirated VR6, both gasoline powertrains. Early results set the baseline quickly: the 2020 SE V6 R-Line reached 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, while the heavier-spec 2020 SEL V6 R-Line 4MOTION marked the slow end of the sample at 8.4 seconds.
By 2022, the CA1’s quickest recorded configuration arrived with the SEL R-Line 4MOTION at 7.4 seconds to 60 mph, also producing the model’s best quarter-mile result of 15.7 seconds at 90 mph. Other tests kept the range tightly grouped around the platform’s average, including the 2024 S 4MOTION at 7.8 seconds and the 2024 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION at 7.9 seconds. As it stands today, the Atlas Cross Sport remains a gasoline-only entry in this dataset, with the current CA1 generation defined by mid-7-second to low-8-second 0-60 performance rather than major year-to-year swings.
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA1 | 2020–present | 7.83s | 7.40s — 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 6 | The CA1 generation (2020–present) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION at 7.40 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 276 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations. |
CA1
2020–present
Avg 0–60
7.83s
Fastest
7.40s
Tests
6
2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION
The CA1 generation (2020–present) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION at 7.40 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 276 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
6 tests · 3 years
▾
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.90
sec
Recorded Tests
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#03
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 269 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,500 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 6
How we verify Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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 Cross Sport trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport performance FAQs
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The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION reaches 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 15.9 seconds at 90 mph. That current-year result comes from a 269-hp, 273-lb-ft turbocharged EA888 setup with AWD.
The quickest Atlas Cross Sport on record is the 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION, which runs 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result at 15.7 seconds with a 90-mph trap speed, making it the performance benchmark for the model so far.
The fastest stock Atlas Cross Sport is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION at 7.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 6 production tests for this model, and no modified examples currently outrun that stock result.
Across 6 verified Atlas Cross Sport tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.83 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 15.98 seconds at 89.3 mph. The quickest run is 7.4 seconds, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 8.4 seconds.
The CA1-generation Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport averages 7.83 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The fastest CA1 example is the 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION at 7.4 seconds. Power outputs in this generation range from 235 to 276 hp, with both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The fastest CA1 Atlas Cross Sport on record is the 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION, posting a 7.4-second 0-60 mph time. Since the CA1 generation covers all tested Atlas Cross Sport results from 2020 onward, that also makes it the quickest example of the model overall.
The first-generation Atlas Cross Sport, coded CA1, posts a 7.83-second average 0-60 mph time across 6 tests. Its quickest verified run is 7.4 seconds. Tested first-generation models span 235-276 hp and include both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains.
The SEL R-Line 4MOTION is quicker on record. The 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION reaches 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, while the 2024 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION does it in 7.7 seconds. That gives the SEL R-Line 4MOTION a 0.3-second advantage in verified testing.
The SEL V6 R-Line 4MOTION is slightly quicker at its best. The S 4MOTION has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 8.1 seconds, while the SEL V6 R-Line 4MOTION's best recorded run is 7.9 seconds. Across two SEL V6 R-Line 4MOTION tests, its average is 8.15 seconds.
The fastest quarter-mile time recorded for the Atlas Cross Sport is 15.7 seconds at 90 mph, set by the 2022 SEL R-Line 4MOTION. Across all 6 tests, the model averages 15.98 seconds at 89.3 mph. The current 2024 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION runs 15.9 seconds at 90 mph.
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 Cross Sport can do, not a single marketing claim.
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