2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
23mpg
- 20 city, 26 highway.
- 0.5 mpg below the median of 154 SUVs (2025).
- 12 trims: 20 to 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | 18.6 | 428 | $1,670 |
| SE w/Technology FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | 18.6 | 428 | $1,670 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| Atlas SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| Atlas SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| Atlas SEL 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| Atlas Peak Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | 18.6 | 372 | $1,920 |
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 23 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,670
- Per month
- $139
- Per mile
- 13.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $59.52
- Top trim: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD. $1,829 a year. $159 more than the SE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.8 | $12.31 |
| 300 miles | 11.5 | $36.92 |
| 500 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
| 1,000 miles | 38.5 | $123 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $121
- Per year
- $1,447
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 23 mpg good? No. Beats 43% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | SE FWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo A 2WD | 22 mpg | |
| 2025 Toyota bZ4X | XLE AWD | 228 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 Audi Q3 | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | 25 mpg | |
| 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid | 300h FWD | 43 mpg | |
| 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale | AWD | 29 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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