
The biggest convenience of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas interior is the three rows of seats which offer seating for up to seven adults. Modernized for 2021, it is roomy, and relaxing. Dual-zone climate control, Premium color Multifunction Display, LED interior lighting, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, and a 6.5-inch color touchscreen stereo are some of the impressive standard features. Some of the available options are Second row captain’s chairs, Leather seating, heated/ventilated front seats, and the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
The Volkswagen Atlas has 15 different trim levels. This may seem like an overwhelming amount to choose from, so we have listed them all below to make the decision a little easier.
| Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels | ||||
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| Trim Levels | Powertrain | Wheels | Safety Highlights | Tech Highlights |
| Atlas V6 SEL | 3.6L VR6, 8-speed Automatic , FWD (Standard) 4MOTION® AWD (Available) |
20-inch alloys (Standard) 21-inch alloys (Available) |
Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Control, Intelligent Crash Response System, Traffic Jam Assist (Standard) Park Assist, Overhead View Camera (Available) |
VW Digital Cockpit, 8-inch Touchscreen, Volkswagen Car-Net® Hotspot, Wireless Smartphone Charger (Standard) |
| Atlas SEL with 4MOTION® | 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder, 4MOTION® AWD (Standard) | 20-inch alloys (Standard) 21-inch alloys (Available) |
Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Control, Intelligent Crash Response System, Traffic Jam Assist (Standard) Park Assist, Overhead View Camera (Available) |
VW Digital Cockpit, 8-inch Touchscreen, Volkswagen Car-Net® Hotspot, Wireless Smartphone Charger (Standard) |
| Atlas V6 SE with Technology R-Line | 3.6L VR6, 8-speed Automatic , FWD (Standard) 4MOTION® AWD (Available) |
20-inch alloys (Standard) | Adaptive Cruise Control, Park Distance Control (front and rear), Intelligent Crash Response System, Traffic Jam Assist (Standard) | R-Line bumpers and badging, 8-inch Touchscreen, Bluetooth® streaming, Volkswagen Car-Net® Hotspot, Wireless Smartphone Charger (Standard) |
| Atlas V6 SE with Technology | 3.6L VR6, 8-speed Automatic , FWD (Standard) | 20-inch alloys (Standard) | Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist), Blind Spot Monitor (Standard) | 8-inch Touchscreen, Bluetooth® streaming, Volkswagen Car-Net® Hotspot, Wireless Smartphone Charger (Standard) |
| Atlas SE | 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder, FWD (Standard) 4MOTION® AWD (Available) |
18-inch alloys (Standard) 20-inch alloys (Available) |
Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist), Blind Spot Monitor (Standard) | 8-inch Touchscreen, Bluetooth® streaming, Volkswagen Car-Net® Hotspot, Wireless Smartphone Charger (Standard) Hands-free Easy Open liftgate, Remote start, Park Distance Control (front and rear) (Available) |
| Atlas S | 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder, FWD (Standard) 4MOTION® AWD (Available) |
18-inch alloys (Standard) | Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist), Blind Spot Monitor (Standard) | 6.5-inch touchscreen, , Bluetooth® streaming, Volkswagen Car-Net® Hotspot (Standard) |
The Atlas dimensions reinforce the cavernous feeling you get from the spacious 3-row SUV from Volkswagen.


| Volkswagen Atlas Interior Dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Headroom | 41.3-inches | |||
| Rear Headroom | 40.3-inches | |||
| Front Leg Room | 41.7-inches | |||
| Rear Leg Room | 37.6-inches | |||
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.5-inches | |||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 60.8-inches | |||
| Volkswagen Atlas Cargo Space | ||||
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| Cargo Space | 16.7 ft³ (Behind 3rd Row) / Up to 96.8 ft³ Full Cargo Capacity | |||
| Trunk Space | 16.7 ft³ (Behind 3rd Row) / Up to 96.8 ft³ Full Cargo Capacity | |||
3-row seating is standard in the Atlas and the middle row can be upgraded to captain’s chairs.Heated front and middle row seats, ventilated front seats, and leather upholstery are all options.
| Volkswagen Atlas Seating | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | Up to 7 | |||
| Seating Materials | Cloth (Standard) V-Tex leatherette, Leather (Available) |
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| 2nd Row | Bench Seating (Standard) Captain’s Chairs (Available) |
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| Volkswagen Atlas Seating | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | Up to 7 | |||
| Seating Materials | Cloth (Standard) V-Tex leatherette, Leather (Available) |
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| 2nd Row | Bench Seating (Standard) Captain’s Chairs (Available) |
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| Volkswagen Atlas 3rd Row Seating | ||||
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| 3rd Row Seating | 3rd Row (Standard) | |||
| 3rd Row Leg Room | 33.7 in. | |||
Interior of the Volkswagen Atlas: Trim Levels & Capacities