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2026 Volkswagen Atlas

SEL AWD

GasAWDMSRP $49,620Compare this trim against anything →

What the SEL adds over the SE (+$10,310)

Spec	SE	SEL
Curb weight (maximum)	4317 lbs	4636 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4317 lbs	4636 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5710 lbs	5930 lbs
MPG (city)	20 mpg	19 mpg
MPG (combined)	23 mpg	21 mpg
MPG (highway)	27 mpg	25 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$39,310	$49,620
Tire size	245/60 R18	255/50 R20
Wheel diameter	18 in	20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 115V power outlet in 2nd row, 20-inch silver 5-spoke alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, Additional USB-C ports in storage console and rearview mirror (8 total), Ambient lighting, Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ HomeLink, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Head-up Display, Heated 2nd-row outboard seats, Heated washer nozzles, Illuminated logo and lightbar, Leather seating surfaces, Panoramic sunroof, Park Distance Control, Park Distance Control, Power driver's seat (10-way) w/ memory, Power lifegate w/ Easy Open & Close, Power passenger seat (8-way), Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors w/ memory function, Predictive ACC, Rear sunshades, Remote start, Silver roof rails, Trailer hitch

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	335 mm
Front brake type	Vented disc
Rear brake diameter	310 mm
Rear brake type	Vented disc
Parking brake type	Electro-mechanical

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	96.6 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	55.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	20.6 cu-ft
Total interior volume	153.7 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

Car-Net

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	6.3 in
Overall height	70.4 in
Overall length	200.7 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Wheelbase	117.3 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1984 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI (EA888evo4)
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	269 hp
Torque	273 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	19 mpg
MPG (combined)	21 mpg
MPG (highway)	25 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	18.6 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	41.3 in
Second-row headroom	40.4 in
Third-row headroom	38.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.7 in
Second-row legroom	37.6 in
Third-row legroom	33.7 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$49,620

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	61.5 in
Second-row shoulder room	60.5 in
Third-row shoulder room	54.9 in

Steering

Steering type	Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	20 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension type	Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar

Tires

Tire size

255/50 R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.2
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4636 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4636 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5930 lbs
Payload capacity	1102 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	20 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	8 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety13 std · 0 opt

IQ.DRIVE including Front Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, and Emergency Assist
Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags
Rearview Camera
Park Distance Control
3-point seatbelts, all seating positions
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
Cruise control
Dynamic Road Sign Display
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Intelligent Crash Response System
Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
Predictive ACC
Direct tire pressure monitoring system

Infotainment12 std · 0 opt

15W Wireless charging
6-speaker sound system
Additional USB-C ports in storage console and rearview mirror (8 total)
App-Connect
Bluetooth connectivity
Car-Net
Head-up Display
Heated multifunction steering wheel w/ shift paddles
MIB3 12.0-inch touchscreen w/ HD, SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo Platinum Plan trial), and USB-C (6 ports)
Voice Control
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro w/ 10.25-inch display
Wireless App-Connect

Convenience4 std · 0 opt

Power lifegate w/ Easy Open & Close
115V power outlet in 2nd row
5-door Keyless access w/ push-button start (KESSY)
Remote start

Climate1 std · 0 opt

3-zone Climatronic Touch climate control

Seating7 std · 1 opt

Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Heated 2nd-row outboard seats
Power driver's seat (10-way) w/ memory
2nd row bench
Leather seating surfaces
Power passenger seat (8-way)
2nd row Captain's Chairsoptional

Interior5 std · 0 opt

Heated multifunction steering wheel w/ shift paddles
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ HomeLink
Ambient lighting
Leatherette-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
Rear sunshades

Exterior11 std · 0 opt

Panoramic sunroof
20-inch silver 5-spoke alloy wheels w/ all-season tires
Automatic headlights
Heated washer nozzles
Illuminated logo and lightbar
LED headlights w/ LED DRLs and AFS
LED taillights
Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors w/ memory function
Rain-sensing wipers
Silver roof rails

Powertrain1 std · 0 opt

4Motion AWD

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Trailer hitch

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Atlas. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

Common questions about the SEL

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL?

The manufacturer lists $49,620 for the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL. That is $10,310 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL add over the SE?

Against the SE, 23 features become standard that the SE does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.