Volkswagen Atlas Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Volkswagen Atlas transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5350 rpm
    • Average torque: 356 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1931 kg / 4258 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2786 kg / 6143 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Volkswagen Atlas through generations

  • 3.6 V6 —8 AT (361 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.6 V6 8 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 8 AT—4500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.6 V6 Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.6 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Volkswagen Atlas transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Tiptronic
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5350 rpm
      • Average torque: 262 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2042 kg / 4503 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2942 kg / 6487 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Volkswagen Atlas through generations

  • 3.6 V6 —8 Tiptronic (266 Nm)
  • 2.0 —8 Tiptronic (258 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.6 V6 8 Tiptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0 8 Tiptronic—4500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.6 V6 Automatic 8 Tiptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 69%
    2.0 Automatic 8 Tiptronic Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.6 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%