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- MY2018–2027
Volkswagen Atlas MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
10 model years · 2018–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volkswagen Atlas fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volkswagen Atlas for 10 model years, 2018 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 4 configurations rated 23–25 MPG combined and costing $2,670–$2,850 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2018 is the 2027 Atlas 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 25 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Volkswagen Atlas MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2027* (CA1) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 23–25 | $2,670–$2,850 |
| 2026 | 21–23 | $2,860–$3,090 |
| 2025 | 20–23 | $2,870–$3,190 |
| 2024 | 20–23 | $2,900–$3,210 |
| 2023 | 20–23 | $2,840–$3,300 |
| 2022 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,380 |
| 2021 | 18–22 | $2,940–$3,590 |
| 2020 | 19–22 | $2,950–$3,520 |
| 2019 | 19–22 | $2,900–$3,390 |
| 2018 | 19–24 | $2,770–$3,350 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volkswagen Atlas generations
1 generations between 2018 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen Atlas's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volkswagen Atlas run 18–25 MPG across model years 2018 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 23–25 MPG.
Which Volkswagen Atlas model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Atlas 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2018, at 25 MPG.
How much does a Volkswagen Atlas cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,670–$2,850 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,670.
Has the Volkswagen Atlas's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2018 to 25 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG more.