2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Engine & Performance | Merrillville, IN 

If you’re interested in a premium SUV with top-notch performance and versatile capabilities, consider the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Built with a dynamic 269-horsepower engine, this mid-size SUV is ready for your daily drives and extended road trips. You can learn more about the 2025 VW Atlas Cross Sport engine and performance features by reading through this engine guide put together by the professionals at Team Volkswagen. 

If you’re interested in seeing the new VW Atlas Cross Sport in person, locate your ideal color and configuration in our inventory and consider our current lease offer. Then, use our online form to schedule a test drive at our dealership in Merrillville, IN. If you have any questions, you can contact one of our experts by phone at (219) 947-1581 or message us online. 

Engine Specs & Performance 

Beneath the hood of the 2025 VW Atlas Cross Sport, you’ll find a 2.0L TSI® turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®. You’re able to pair this engine with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or 4MOTION® all-wheel drive (AWD), depending on the driving conditions you anticipate handling. Drive mode select is standard across the entire lineup, with modes varying depending on whether you choose FWD or 4MOTION AWD. When you opt for FWD, there are five settings available — eco, comfort, sport, custom, and snow. Turn to 4MOTION AWD for the addition of an off-road mode.

Engine specs are shown in the accompanying table. 

Towing Capability 

The 2025 VW Atlas Cross Sport can tow up to 5,000 pounds with a braked trailer. This is more than enough power to move a toy hauler or a camper. With an unbraked trailer, you can tow up to 1,650 pounds. The SE with Technology trim and higher-level trims are standard with a factory-installed trailer hitch to make your towing jobs easier. 

Drivetrain Fuel Economy

Although the 2025 VW Atlas Cross Sport offers two drivetrains, you'll find only a slight variation in fuel economy ratings. Sticking with standard FWD on your Atlas Cross Sport helps you achieve the higher maximum fuel economy rating of 20 city MPG. With the 4MOTION AWD system, you receive a minimal reduction in city fuel economy to 19 city MPG. The 4MOTION AWD system is designed to help maximize your fuel economy by intelligently delivering power to the front wheels when driving under a low load. When traction loss is detected or when you use select drive modes, power is pushed to all four wheels for precision control and handling.

Check the following table for drivetrain and MPG comparisons. 

Learn More About the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 

Beyond its energetic performance, balanced fuel efficiency, and responsive handling, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers numerous reasons to make it your next SUV. To help you in your research on this mid-size SUV, the VW experts at Team Volkswagen have put together a variety of resources. Our Atlas Cross Sport review covers a wide range of features and dimensions. If you’d like a list of standard features on each model, we’ve put together a comprehensive trims comparison. To fully immerse yourself in the interior, explore our interior overview.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Engine & Performance | Merrillville, IN

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is made for taking on life with finesse and style. Partnered with an energetic 2.0L TSI® four-cylinder engine, this VW SUV can tow light trailers with confidence, making it an ideal option for weekend getaways. For detailed engine specifications, be sure to browse through this VW Atlas Cross Sport performance guide crafted by the experts at Team Volkswagen.

Interested in seeing the new VW Atlas Cross Sport in person? Take a look at our new inventory and pair your ideal model with our current lease offer. Next, get in touch with our Merrillville, IN, dealership by phone at (219) 947-1581 or through our online form to schedule a test drive. 

Engine Specs & Performance

Engineered to impress, the 2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport is ready to bring excitement to your drives. It’s equipped with a 2.0L TSI four-cylinder engine, and is standard with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the first couple of trims, with 4MOTION® all-wheel drive (AWD) offered as an option. On higher-level trims, 4MOTION AWD becomes the only drivetrain available. To handle all driving conditions, turn to the standard drive mode select. If your model is built with FWD, drive mode select offers eco, comfort, sport, custom, and snow modes. 4MOTION AWD models add off-road mode to the options. Engine specs include: 

Model Availability

The 2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport is a versatile SUV with two different drivetrains available. If you opt for either the SE or SE with Technology trim, you’ll have a choice between FWD or 4MOTION AWD. The SEL trim and all succeeding trims offer 4MOTION AWD exclusively. Atlas Cross Sport trims and their corresponding drivetrains are listed in the accompanying table for your quick reference. 

Towing & Payload Capability

The 2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport is an excellent option for drivers interested in towing light loads. Most Atlas Cross Sport trims, with the exception of the base model SE, come standard with a trailer hitch. The SE with Technology trim and higher trims can tow up to 5,000 pounds with a braked trailer, while the SE trim can tow 2,000 pounds with an aftermarket trailer hitch and braked trailer. The maximum payload capacity for the Atlas Cross Sport is 1,091 pounds.

Fuel Economy By Drivetrain

The 2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport has an engine with capable fuel economy ratings. If you choose an Atlas Cross Sport model with FWD, it achieves up to 27 highway MPG. Meanwhile, 4MOTION AWD models have slightly reduced MPG and can reach up to 26 highway MPG. Fuel economy ratings are broken down by drivetrain in the accompanying chart.