The VW Atlas equipped with factory installed roof rails should be able to carry 165 pounds. The Atlas features a 2.0 liter 4Cylinder engine that offers 235-276 HP and 258-266 lb-ft of torque. It carries a payload capacity of 1,327 to 1,424 lbs and 5,000 pounds of towing power. If installed with A-ClasS3 trailer hitch featuring a 2-inch receiver, it offers a tongue weight of 900 pounds. The Atlas' curb weight of 2,955 to 3,135 lbs provides stability and the cabin can seat a maximum of 7 persons and it's is able to generate up to 21 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
Gabserv
June 26, 2020
According to the owner manual of a 2018 Atlas SEL V6 4MOTION: ... Maximum permissible roof load The maximum permissible roof load is 200 lbs. (90 kg). The maximum permissible roof load is the combined weight of the roof rack and the items being carried on the roof ⇒ . Be sure you know the weight of the roof rack and the items you want to transport on the roof. Weigh them if necessary. Never carry a total of more than the maximum permissible roof load. When using a roof rack with a lower load limit, do not load the rack to the maximum weight mentioned above. In this case, you may only load the roof rack to the weight limit specified in the system's installation instructions. Distributing the load Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly. ...
Eric S.
April 10, 2020
The 2019 vw atlas roof rack weight limit is 165 lb.
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