Does the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$313extra a year
- Premium listed for the SE FWD.
- Regular: 15 of 25 trims. Premium: 10 of 25 trims.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 54% of 149 SUVs (2023) 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 | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD | 2.0L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SE w/Technology FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION | 2.0L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Atlas SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Atlas SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Atlas SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Atlas SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Atlas SEL 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Atlas SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | SE FWD | Premium |
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | LS FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Toyota Venza | LE AWD | Regular |
| 2023 Nissan Murano | FWD S | Regular |
| 2023 Lexus UX | 250h FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Ford Bronco | 4WD | 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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