2027 Volkswagen Atlas · Trim vs trim
2027 Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line vs SEL Premium R-Line: what's the difference?
The SEL Premium R-Line costs $4,500 more. It starts at $56,610, and the SEL R-Line at $52,110. The SEL Premium R-Line adds a name-brand sound system and a . It also changes the wheels, tires and seats.
Our Atlas data has all four US 2027 three-row Atlas , six factory trim/drive variants, $2,000 4MOTION, $695 captain’s chairs, $1,200 and $595 black wheels where currently selectable. It doesn't have Atlas Cross Sport, outgoing 2026 , paint/upholstery colors, dealer/market-delivery , subscriptions and backend-only nonselectable P80 Appearance Package yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | SEL R-Line | SEL Premium R-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | SEL R-Line30.0″ | SEL Premium R-Line30.4″ |
| Wheel size | SEL R-Line20″ | SEL Premium R-Line21″ |
| What | SEL R-Line | SEL Premium R-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | SEL R-Line20-inch two-tone machined alloy wheels · U74 | SEL Premium R-Line21-inch two-tone machined alloy wheels · 41J |
| Tires | SEL R-Line255/50R20 all-season tires | SEL Premium R-Line265/45R21 all-season tires |
| Seats | SEL R-LineVarenna leather · seven seats / second-row bench | SEL Premium R-LineQuilted Nappa leather · seven seats / second-row bench |
| Audio | SEL R-LineNine-speaker audio | SEL Premium R-LineHarman Kardon 14-speaker / 700-watt audio |
| What | SEL R-Line | SEL Premium R-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Front-seat massage | SEL R-LineNot included | SEL Premium R-LineYes |
| Area View overhead camera | SEL R-LineNot included | SEL Premium R-LineYes |
| Power-folding mirrors with puddle lights | SEL R-LineNot included | SEL Premium R-LineYes |
| Park Assist Plus | SEL R-LineNot included | SEL Premium R-LineYes |
The same on both: horsepower (282 hp), combined mpg (23 mpg), city mpg (20 mpg), highway mpg (27 mpg) and cargo behind the third row (21.2 cu ft).
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- 4MOTION all-wheel drive
- A hybrid powertrain
- A panoramic sunroof
- Second-row captain’s chairs
- Ventilated front seats
- A heated steering wheel
- Area View overhead cameras
- Harman Kardon audio
- A head-up display
- Massaging front seats
- A factory trailer hitch
- Heated second-row outboard seats
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Switch to the SEL R-Line in the trim list to see what goes away, or add to either and watch the drawing change.
The SEL Premium R-Line, as it comes
↑ The answerSEL Premium R-Line
$56,610
SEL Premium R-Line
$56,610
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 20 city · 27 hwy · VW EPA estimate
- Horsepower
- hp
- 2.0L TSI evo5 · 258 lb-ft · regular fuel
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied row 3 · seats upright
- Ground clearance
- ″
- VW technical data · including flexible parts
- Curb weight
- lb
- VW base drivetrain value · options/trim vary
- Has 4MOTION
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has Heated wheel
- Has Area View
- Has Harman Kardon
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Comfort & tech
What your options change
This is a stock SEL Premium R-Line. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has 4MOTION
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has Heated wheel
- Has Area View
- Has Harman Kardon
- Drive
- 4MOTION with Active Control
- Engine
- 2.0L TSI EA888 evo5 · 282 hp / 258 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic with Tiptronic
- City / hwy
- 20 / 27 mpg
- Cargo, row 2 / folded
- 55.9 / 95.4 cu ft
- Seats
- Quilted Nappa leather · seven seats / second-row bench
- Tires
- 265/45R21 all-season tires
- Screens
- 15″ center · 10.25″ driver
- Third-row legroom
- 34.1″
- Audio
- Harman Kardon 14-speaker / 700-watt audio
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb · factory hitch; third-party brake controller required
- Length / height
- 203.1″ / 70.3″
- Climate / tailgate
- Three-zone automatic / hands-free power
- Rear outboard comfort
- Heated and ventilated