BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 BMW X1

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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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Overview

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Selected trim	xDrive28i	SE
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
MSRP	$42,800	$38,300 (best)
Lowest listing price	$48,347 (best)	—
Median listing price	$49,862 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$52,887 (best)	—
For sale now	6 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Combined MPG	28 MPG (best)	23 MPG
City MPG	24 MPG (best)	20 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	14.3 gal	18.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Horsepower	241 hp	269 hp (best)
Torque	295 lb-ft (best)	273 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	57.2 cu ft	77.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	5,000 lbs (best)
Payload	994 lbs	1,102 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,750 lbs (best)	4,165 lbs
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	6.3 in
Wheelbase	106 in	117.3 in (best)
Length	177.2 in	195.6 in (best)
Width	72.6 in	78.3 in (best)
Height	64.6 in	68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW X1	Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
1	xDrive28i $42,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SE $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	M35i $51,900 MSRP	SE $40,200 MSRP
3	—	SE w/Technology $42,720 MSRP
4	—	SE w/Technology $44,620 MSRP
5	—	SEL $48,610 MSRP
6	—	SEL R-Line Black $50,560 MSRP
7	—	SEL Premium R-Line $53,620 MSRP

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