Volkswagen Atlas MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Atlas model year from 2018 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Atlas has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2027 (up to 25 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Atlas fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 23–25 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $47,260 | 19 listings |
| 2026 | 21–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $47,685 | 6,958 listings |
| 2025 | 20–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $35,750 | 1,509 listings |
| 2024 | 20–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $29,367 | 1,583 listings |
| 2023 | 20–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $28,907 | 613 listings |
| 2022 | 19–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $25,998 | 819 listings |
| 2021 | 18–22 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $22,590 | 764 listings |
| 2020 | 19–22 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $20,998 | 65 listings |
| 2019 | 19–22 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $18,824 | 840 listings |
| 2018 | 19–24 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $14,995 | 377 listings |
2027 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2027 Atlas was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG. Used 2027 models currently list for a median of $47,260 on VehiSales (19 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2026 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2026 Atlas was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $47,685 on VehiSales (6,958 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas SE 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas SEL 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2025 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2025 Atlas was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $35,750 on VehiSales (1,509 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Atlas SEL 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Atlas SE 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2024 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2024 Atlas was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $29,367 on VehiSales (1,583 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas SE 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas SEL 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2023 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2023 Atlas was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $28,907 on VehiSales (613 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2022 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2022 Atlas was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $25,998 on VehiSales (819 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2021 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2021 Atlas was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $22,590 on VehiSales (764 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Atlas | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2020 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2020 Atlas was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $20,998 on VehiSales (65 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2019 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2019 Atlas was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,824 on VehiSales (840 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Atlas | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2018 Volkswagen Atlas: engines & MPG
The 2018 Atlas was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $14,995 on VehiSales (377 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Atlas | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Atlas 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Atlas get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Atlas ranges from 18 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2027 model year.
What engines does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas have?
The 2027 Atlas was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Atlas require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volkswagen/atlas.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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