Does the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SE FWD.
- Regular: 22 of 27 trims. Premium: 5 of 27 trims.
- Premium by choice: $313 more a year.
- 50% of 146 SUVs (2022) 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 SE FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE 4Motion AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | 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 | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SEL R-Line Black 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2022 Dodge Durango | SXT RWD | Regular |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona N | N FWD | Premium |
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder | S 2WD | Regular |
| 2022 GMC Acadia | SLE FWD | Regular |
| 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | LS FWD | Regular |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | SE FWD | 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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