Does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the S FWD.
- Regular: 62 of 78 trims. Premium: 16 of 78 trims.
- Premium by choice: $327 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T S FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2021.5 2.0T S FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2.0T S 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| S 4Motion AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2021.5 2.0T S 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2.0T SE FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2021.5 2.0T SE FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE 4Motion AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2021.5 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2021.5 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2021.5 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SEL 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SEL Premium 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Cross Sport S 4Motion AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Cross Sport S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Cross Sport SE 4Motion AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Cross Sport SE 4Motion w/Technology AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Cross Sport SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Cross Sport SE R-Line 4Motion w/Technology AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Cross Sport SE R-Line w/Technology FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SEL 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Cross Sport SEL FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SEL Premium 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| S (2021.5) FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| S 4Motion (2021.5) AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE (2021.5) FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE 4Motion (2021.5) AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg (2021.5) AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SE R-Line 4Motion w/Tech Pkg (2021.5) AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SE R-Line 4Motion w/Tech Pkg AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SE R-Line w/Tech Pkg (2021.5) FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SE R-Line w/Tech Pkg FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SE w/Tech Pkg (2021.5) FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SEL (2021.5) FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SEL 4Motion (2021.5) AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SEL FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SEL Premium 4Motion (2021.5) AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion (2021.5) AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SEL R-Line (2021.5) FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion (2021.5) AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SEL R-Line FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Buick Envision | Preferred FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Subaru Ascent | AWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Venza | LE AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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