What does a 2026 Volkswagen Atlas cost to run?
SE FWD, 23 mpg
$1,670a year in fuel
- 13.9 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $49,327.
- Median SUV: $1,600 a year (156 models, 2026).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $39,310 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $49,327 |
| Cross Sport SE FWD | $40,200 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $50,217 |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD | $40,200 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $50,673 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $41,210 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $51,683 |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | $43,730 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $53,747 |
| SE FWD with Technology | $43,730 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $53,747 |
| SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD | $43,730 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $54,203 |
| Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD | $44,620 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $54,637 |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | $44,620 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $55,093 |
| SE 4Motion with Technology | $45,630 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $56,103 |
| Peak Edition AWD | $48,060 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $59,031 |
| Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD | $48,610 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $59,083 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $49,620 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $60,591 |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $50,560 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $61,033 |
| Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $53,620 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $64,093 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $54,630 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $65,601 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
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