2026 Volkswagen Atlas mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
23mpg
- 20 city, 27 highway.
- Top 49% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 16 trims: 21 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 | 27 | 23 | 18.6 | 428 | $1,670 |
| Cross Sport SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 18.6 | 428 | $1,670 |
| SE FWD with Technology | 2.0L | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 18.6 | 428 | $1,670 |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 18.6 | 428 | $1,670 |
| Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 18.6 | 428 | $1,670 |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| SE 4Motion with Technology | 2.0L | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18.6 | 409 | $1,745 |
| Peak Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 18.6 | 391 | $1,829 |
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 | 3.7 | $11.85 |
| 300 miles | 11.1 | $35.56 |
| 500 miles | 18.5 | $59.26 |
| 1,000 miles | 37.0 | $119 |
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 | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | SE FWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | GT RWD | 20 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | 22 mpg | |
| 2026 MINI Countryman | S ALL4 AWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2026 Volvo XC40 | B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | 27 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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