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Volkswagen Atlas MPG
EPA fuel economy for 57 Volkswagen Atlas trims sold from 2018 to 2027. Best ever: 25 MPG (2027 Atlas). Latest model year 2027: 23 to 25 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Volkswagen Atlas fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Volkswagen Atlas to fuel is the Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) at $2,500 a year. The Atlas 4motion, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (23 MPG) costs $2,710, so the thriftier trim saves $210 a year and $1,050 over five years.
| 2027 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 25 | $2,500 | cheapest |
| Atlas 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 23 | $2,710 | +$220 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Volkswagen Atlas MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 2 |
| 2026 | 23 | 20 | 27 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 6 |
| 2025 | 23 | 20 | 26 | Atlas Cross Sport, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 6 |
| 2024 | 23 | 20 | 27 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 6 |
| 2023 | 23 | 21 | 25 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 8 |
| 2022 | 23 | 21 | 25 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 8 |
| 2021 | 22 | 21 | 24 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 8 |
| 2020 | 22 | 20 | 24 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 7 |
| 2019 | 22 | 20 | 26 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2018 | 24 | 22 | 26 | Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
Every Volkswagen Atlas trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 364 | $2,500 |
| 2027 | Atlas 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 388 | $2,710 |
| 2026 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 390 | $2,710 |
| 2026 | Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 390 | $2,710 |
| 2026 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 407 | $2,840 |
| 2026 | Atlas SE 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 407 | $2,840 |
| 2026 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 421 | $2,970 |
| 2026 | Atlas SEL 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 417 | $2,970 |
| 2025 | Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 | 392 | $2,710 |
| 2025 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 402 | $2,840 |
| 2025 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 420 | $2,970 |
| 2025 | Atlas SE 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 420 | $2,970 |
| 2025 | Atlas SEL 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 | 428 | $2,970 |
| 2025 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | 436 | $3,120 |
| 2024 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 393 | $2,710 |
| 2024 | Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 393 | $2,710 |
| 2024 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 407 | $2,840 |
| 2024 | Atlas SE 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 407 | $2,840 |
| 2024 | Atlas SEL 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 422 | $2,970 |
| 2024 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 435 | $3,120 |
| 2023 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 387 | $2,710 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 391 | $2,710 |
| 2023 | Atlas 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 411 | $2,840 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 412 | $2,840 |
| 2023 | Atlas | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 445 | $3,120 |
| 2023 | Atlas 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | 450 | $3,120 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 435 | $3,120 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 443 | $3,120 |
| 2022 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 387 | $2,710 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 391 | $2,710 |
| 2022 | Atlas 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 411 | $2,840 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 406 | $2,840 |
| 2022 | Atlas | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 445 | $3,120 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 435 | $3,120 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 443 | $3,120 |
| 2022 | Atlas 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 460 | $3,280 |
| 2021 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 400 | $2,840 |
| 2021 | Atlas 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 412 | $2,840 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 401 | $2,840 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 413 | $2,840 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | 453 | $3,120 |
| 2021 | Atlas | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 461 | $3,280 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 464 | $3,280 |
| 2021 | Atlas 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 485 | $3,470 |
| 2020 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 408 | $2,840 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 401 | $2,840 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | 439 | $3,120 |
| 2020 | Atlas | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 461 | $3,280 |
| 2020 | Atlas 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 | 480 | $3,280 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 461 | $3,280 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 | 480 | $3,280 |
| 2019 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 394 | $2,840 |
| 2019 | Atlas | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 454 | $3,280 |
| 2019 | Atlas 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 461 | $3,280 |
| 2018 | Atlas | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 22 | 26 | 24 | 375 | $2,600 |
| 2018 | Atlas | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | 438 | $3,120 |
| 2018 | Atlas 4motion | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 454 | $3,280 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD | 117 | 131 | 104 |
| 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard range | 115 | 131 | 100 |
| 2027 Genesis GV60 RWD | 110 | 119 | 101 |
| 2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD | 104 | 114 | 95 |
| 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger | 92 | 100 | 83 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Volkswagen Atlas?
The most efficient Volkswagen Atlas the EPA has rated is the 2027 Atlas at 25 MPG combined (22 city, 29 highway).
What MPG does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas get?
2027 Volkswagen Atlas trims range from 23 to 25 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Volkswagen Atlas has the worst fuel economy?
The 2021 Atlas 4motion is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Volkswagen Atlas for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Volkswagen Atlas to fuel is the Atlas, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) at $2,500 a year. The Atlas 4motion, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (23 MPG) costs $2,710, so the thriftier trim saves $210 a year and $1,050 over five years.
More from Volkswagen: every Volkswagen model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.