Idk anything about vw’s, but I did read all the 4cylinder atlas engines are recalled due to poorly manufactured rods? Not that it can’t be a good running motor still, but sounds like they’ll all need new engines or at least new rods, either of which repair id rather not have done on my car by a dealer tech being under paid for warranty work.2.0T is a much better option.
I was considering VR6 in 2018, but here at this altitude, it just felt anemic. They did not have 4Motion 2.0T back then.
Last year I drove 2.0T, and it is much more potent and handles better, too bcs. less weight in front.
But, of family SUV's, nothing comes close to it utility-wise.