Would We Buy the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Again? - Cars.com 

You don’t purchase SUVs for gas mileage you simply purchase them for size, cargo, and passenger space. Most SUVs this size will get 20 or under MPG. This is a fine automobile.

It’s a hit or miss like with every car. We had an issue with Toyota and Nissan. It depends. We love our Atlas so fare so good no issues.

I wish some automakers would increase the size of their ⛽️ tanks

We have our 3.6 SE for 37k miles and two years now. No problems and we love the ride and space for our family, especially on long distance journeys. The gas mileage should be better but the ride is buttery smooth. We also appreciate the 6 year bumper to bumper. So I am not concerned what happens the next 4 years. The Atlas also feels very safe.

Own a SE V6 AWD R-class. We love it. Only issue so far is gas gauge does not go all the way to full when it is full. Love the ride.

Why would I complain on the gas mileage when this SUV can comfortably carry 7 adults and still have decent cargo space! Any cars came out in the 1st year may have more recalls. I can live with that!

The reason why the 3.6L is harder on gas is that the VR6 engine is an older design, so it's normal for when it was designed. But, better than the 2L turbo GDI 4 cylinder. No worries about carbon clogging, intercooler icing and the extra strain that engine will take. The VR6 will last longer with fewer problems. As for MPG. I get about 22-23 at 65 mph. 20-21 at 70.

A family member just lemoned out do to malfunctioning driver assist features and catalytic converter. Been in shop over 45 days

I have a 2018 Tiguan. I get 26mpg. That works for me. I had a 2010 Tiguan, gave to my friends kid as a gift. 140k miles and still runs strong. I might consider when they have atlas cross sport with only two row seats, since they got rid of Touareg. Or maybe Amarok if they ever come to America.

I have the same color and model. No problems whatsoever. Kids have plenty of room, they don't fight. My number one reason for buying this thing. A person, an actual person can sit in the third row and not die. As for gas. I get 650-700 klicks in the summer and 520-570 in the winter on a tank. In 5 years when the kids can drive they own asses or take the bus it's gone Compared to what else is on the market in this price range, it's the easy choice

Several recall and a bad sunshade? In the first year!? You know, there are similar cars that have ZERO problems.

The only thing I don’t like about my Atlas is the gas mileage. Took it on three road trips with grandchild and was very comfortable. Love the moon roof. That was one reason I bought VW instead of Toyota or Honda. Didn’t want a car everyone around here has. GM or Chevy. A lot of room to put husbands wheelchair in back. Plenty of leg room for tall people even in third row. Bought the Launch model so I got everything I wanted and didn’t spend arm and leg. Best warranty plan. Great service department Plan on keeping this car at least 6 to 10 years

The gas mileage is the one reason I wouldn't buy this car. I love everything else about it but 18MPG is pitiful.

Agree with the review. Space is excellent, nice legroom for 3rd row and driving dynamics are good for the class. The steering doesn't feel so loose, feels nice and precise. Good trunk space behind 3rd row and when 3rd row is down there's a lot of room. Gas mileage is poor especially in pure city driving but that was to be expected and is only a couple mpg behind the comp. Problem I have is the puny gas tank of 18.6 gallons. Wish it was 21 to 22 gallons so that there was 40 to 60 miles more of range.

Most of the negative comments are faceless fake profiles......?

Wow, that (low) range is about the same as the longest-range EVs on the market.

Love atlas

VW Atlas is a fine SUV as a lease, the long term reliability and durability is questionable. Financially, a lease for most people is not prudent. I would buy an Asian make for the long haul of ownership.

We must be lucky. We average 23 mpg overall and easily get 26.9 avg highway

Too many complaints of issues with the Atlas.

I test drove one. The arm rest is to low on both the door and the center console. Very uncomfortable. Plus, I have a Durango R/T AWD so being spoiled with all that Horsepower made this thing feel sluggish. Other than that, it excels at being a mommy mobile plenty of seating space.

Did you use the stop-start function? I get *far* better mileage than that. Last road trip - over 25 mpg on the interstate at 70 MPH. Around town - 22 to 24 mpg. I’ve had mine 2 1/2 years.

I own this exact model and color. For the first year, there were at least 3 recalls that we were called in for. None of these affected us directly thankfully, but it was annoying to have to go in to make sure our vehicle didn't have the problem, other than that and the sub par fuel economy (this is not good for city driving, fuel economy does much better on the highway, better than listed) it is a solid family vehicle, felt roomy, reliability confidence and great technology. If you do mostly highway driving I would recommend this vehicle. For city people the gas mileage might start to wear on you..

I love our 2018 Atlas SEL. It has performed exceptionally well. Only problem was a battery replacement under warranty. I intended to purchase another Atlas but they only come with a 269-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. As a retired mechanic, I will not be going that route. I believe this is a huge mistake for Volkswagen. Earlier 2.0 engines have been problematic. Even though I am not sure this is the same engine I do not like this trend in the automotive industry. The 2.0 is not enough engine for the Atlas

If you only plan to keep it one year, then buy Volkswagen; but any longer beware. I loved how he brushed off a handful of recalls and lousy/flimsy sunroof as if it was nothing, since it all done under warranty. Making constant trips to the dealership for recall corrections and warranty work, isn't what I'm looking for in a $45000 dollar, new vehicle.

“It was covered under warranty” Still something that broke that should have been working fine on a young vehicle. Warranty is not an excuse for things breaking. We also know never to take what editors say at face value. As far as I’m concerned: Scotty says he wouldn’t buy. Thus, I will not buy

My tigian shakes when I break and dealer keeps saying nothing is wrong:/

I don't like the one I drive to work every day. Poor gas mileage combined with a small fuel tank mean that I have to fill up every other day. The one way commute is 56 miles. The seats are leather, but hard. And despite is large interior space, it isn't very usable because the seats are smaller. So i can't slide from one side of the seat to the other like in my F350. I might add that I'm 300 pounds, so that's a factor, but the other guys in the van have problems with the seats despite being smaller. In fact, one guy is pretty short and has problems reaching everything. The second row bench is hard and not a comfortable seat. Again if the front seat was like a bench he could slide around. And if the rear seats had more cushion they might be better. As far as the sports car ride, on a 56 mile southern California traffic commute, a luxury car ride would be much better. Feeling all the irregularities in the road on my 2 hour ride is pretty miserable. The traffic is pretty much crowded and steady so there's no fun in the driving. Its either comfortable or uncomfortable. The van we had before this, Buick Enclave, was a much better commuter ride.

I love all these fake profiles commenting on here.....

Wait, you had to add coolant the first year of ownership? Holmes, you had the dreaded head gasket failure and didn't know it yet. The poor folks who own it now.

I got no issues with mine, still love it.

Excellent information. Thank you and keep this up.

I'm leasing my Atlas as it is a new model with no history. I really liked the interior space and seating allowances....especially the back seat leg room!!! This is the reason for getting the vehicle. HOWEVER.....So far....after driving for a few weeks.....I found I can't see anything but the rear view out the sides of this vehicle at first glance!!! I am startled almost every time I look to check traffic conditions at sides of me. Very confusing especially when turning left.....cannot see the radius area while maneuvering the turns! One could nearly whack the rear view mirror off on a median post or even jump a median curb while turning left in this car. The side rear view mirrors need to be LOWERED!!!! Also the side views are confining over the driver shoulders both driver side and passenger.....the head rests are in the way. The light warning on side rear view mirrors are worthless to me. I hate the voice warning!! It is startling to hear "WATCH OUT"!!! I've had this vehicle for 4 months and cannot find a seat position that allows proper view from windows and at same time read the dash window where speed is shown at 50mi. and above as top of steering wheel is in the way.....even after adjusting the wheel position (which is minimal). I'm too frustrated and uncomfortable driving this vehicle to ever purchase one. I will turn it in after lease and buy something else.

Love everything about my wife's except the in town fuel range. Hasn't given us a minute's trouble and highway comfort is wonderful. It chews up interstate better than our 2015 Yukon XL. The highway mileage is decent, if not stellar. But in-town, you visit the gas station every. other. day. I set myself reminders every night to see if I need to gas it up so I won't hear my wife complain about "that stupid fu*king car!" It's at least one gallon smaller than all of its competitors. That was a terrible place to skimp. It's a shame because it's a comfortable mid-sized SUV that handles better than anything this big has a right to, without sacrificing comfort.

How was it on ice and snow?

Ps have owned 4 vw products all built in Mexico. All were good no problems

I owned one that is premium has all the feature like AudiQ7 and other German vehicle.The millage is 19 if you have it on Eco without using sports mode.All manufacture are facing the sensor issues.Only few manufacture make the sensor others just buy and use different name.VW owns Audi,Porsche and Lombardi.

My coworker is looking to lemon law one as we speak!

Impressive!

If the lying Krouts didn't screw us on diesel emissions, the public would be able to purchase a TDI that got at least 29 MPG HWY and 24 MPG city.

Beautiful vw premium

I’ve read so many Atlas issues. Has yours still been reliable?

The quality of the Toura Teramont car is extremely poor! I purchased the new Toramont V6, the 2.5T four-wheel drive Chongzun flagship model in Shenzhen Dongtong Automobile Trading Co., Ltd. The instrument version showed brake failure when driving over 4,000 kilometers, and found that the engine was seriously leaking oil; The light is on, and suddenly the whole vehicle stops running during the second driving. The car wifi is often not connected to the mobile phone. When it rains, the two lights enter the water. The quality of the car is poor. The SAS Volkswagen Shenzhen 4S shop does not replace it. My personal experience tells me. Please do not buy China SAIC Volkswagen.

Good suv ♡ My jeep wrangler 2 door mpg 15 And only 200hp.

Come On...You purchased???....the Company did it.....then got rid of it in a year... ...Look at the Numbers this is NOT a hot seller....anywhere....;;--((,,,,,,,,ATLAS SHRUGGED IT OFF...

Yuppies: We have 2 kids, let's but a 7-9 passenger car....no, an SUV for no reason 🤣

It’s a lemon 🍋

I'll just stick with my Toyota Highlander, thanks.

Would you buy it again? The real question is: why would you buy this in the first place?! 🙈

Love ours!!

Excellent exterior design, spacious interior with cheap plastics in it in addition to so many unsolved/denied issues in this model. WILL NOT BUY IT. I will go for the most reliable 4Runner instead.

i don't like it .... i turn around when i see it

Pilot is still best in class by far.

Look at all that plastic under the hood. That will last a long time.😉

I really wanted to get one of these earlier in the year, but we ended up getting a 2018 Pilot more due to my wife's insistence. I don't feel so bad now after reading all these comments. Truth be told, I really do like the Pilot we got. Style-wise, much rather prefer the Atlas (not so much the 2019), but again after seeing all these comments think I made the right choice.

Looks good but it's a lemon. But then again no one I know buys German vehicles for their reliability.

Never again….

Sure everyone needs to buy VW, AGAIN. How would they pay the fine for screwing people, otherwise.

First time VW owners, beware! Volkswagens drive great and employ great technology, but long term reliability from the vehicle and a lack of support from dealers make it a love/hate relationship. Historically, I have owned 6 VW’s and 2 Audi’s, and they all start having problems around 100k miles. I currently own a 96 Passat TDI that lives in my garage that runs periodically through the year which I have to have serviced by an independent because 2 of the 3 local dealers prefer to work on the Warrantied models. I am envious of my wife’s corolla because it has 250k miles and the A/C still works along with everything. However, rear doors will not open because of the inner plastic parts are cheap. A/c stopped working a long time ago, and both front window motors have stopped working fir the second time. Be very Leary

best in the segment.

No good

To bad it's not reliable.

I cant stand that touch screen crap

Buy toyota & you will be better than average american

if it only gets 18mpg, you might as well get a full size SUV. Much safer and more comfortable.

This vehicle has a lot of bad reviews. Built in USA vs Mexico not good. Consumer reports rated it poor be careful that's a lot of $$$$$$$

If your going to have bad fuel economy, at least give me a big tank!

These are so cheap. Flimsy plastics everywhere

Pos!

Now a days, VW Atlast is junk, never last. lol

Worst car ever, many recalls and poor quality materials....horrible suspension.....