If you're shopping for a midsize SUV in the Auburn area, the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport both deliver compelling blends of comfort, capability, and everyday practicality. Each crossover recently received a refresh, gaining more premium features, updated styling, and a more powerful turbocharged engine. So what makes them different—and which one fits your lifestyle best?
The Volkswagen Atlas is the larger of the two and is designed for families that need space to stretch out. With three-row seating for up to seven passengers (or six with available second-row captain's chairs), it's ideal for car pools in Worcester or weekend road trips out of Shrewsbury. It was 20.6 cubic feet behind the third row and 55.5 cubic feet behind the second. When you need more room for outings or errands, you can fold all rear rows flat to access nearly 97 cubic feet.
Do you prefer a sleeker, sportier silhouette? The VW Atlas Cross Sport trades the third row for a more coupe-like roofline and a two-row layout, making it ideal for shoppers who want generous passenger and cargo space but don't need the additional seatbelts. The Atlas Cross Sport has 40.3 cubic feet behind the second row and up to 77.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded—more than enough for most daily needs around Leominster or Auburn.
Under the hood, both models are propelled by a potent 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 269 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The automaker's signature 4MOTION® all-wheel-drive system is available for the first two trims and standard in higher tiers.
Both models provide many premium features as standard equipment, including a VW Digital Cockpit Pro instrument panel, a 12-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated and ventilated seats, three-zone automatic climate control, and leatherette upholstery. You'll also get a full suite of advanced driver aids, including:
- Front Assist (automatic emergency braking) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
- Side Assist (Blind-spot monitoring / lane-change system)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Travel Assist
- Safe Exit Warning System
- Lane Assist
- Emergency Assist
Test-Drive new VW SUVs in Auburn, MA
Reach out to Patrick Motors Volkswagen for more information about the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, including their configuration options and available financing opportunities. If you'd like a closer look at the latest models in our new VW inventory, we welcome you to visit us for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.