Volkswagen Atlas 4motion MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Atlas 4motion has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2018 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2027) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #89 of 94 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #41 of 81 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #46 of 92 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 2 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #67 of 104 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #127 of 151 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #141 of 166 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #44 of 49 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Atlas 4motion placed highest in 2019 at #41 of 81, and lowest in 2023 at #141 of 166. It spent 2 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 460 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 485 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 412 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 480 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 461 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 454 | 3/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 19 → 22 mpg | +3 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2023 → 2027 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
What Atlas 4motion fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion burns 500 to 500 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,700 to $2,700 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 23 mpg the Volkswagen Atlas 4motion is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $259 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.