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2020 Volkswagen Atlas MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas is a small SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2019 model. Among 87 small SUVs rated for 2020, it ranks 57th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 21 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2020 #57 of 87 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2410.29.8
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2020 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $742
  2. 2Tesla Model Y121 MPGe $753
  3. 3Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid102 MPGe + 41 MPG $975
  4. 4Ford Escape Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Toyota RAV4 Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
  6. 57Volkswagen Atlas22 MPG $2,114
  7. 87Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2020 AtlasOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Atlas MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Atlas Cross Sport		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Atlas		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Atlas Cross Sport 4motion		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Atlas		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
Atlas Cross Sport 4motion		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
401 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
4/10

2020 Volkswagen Atlas vs. rivals

vs Honda Passport 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pathfinder 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pathfinder saves $92/yr vs Jeep Wrangler 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Wrangler saves $92/yr vs Honda Pilot 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pilot saves $92/yr vs Kia Telluride 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Telluride saves $92/yr vs Jeep Wrangler Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Atlas saves $101/yr vs Dodge Journey 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Atlas saves $101/yr vs Jeep Wrangler Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Atlas saves $106/yr vs Hyundai Nexo 61 MPGe · $8,852/yr Atlas saves $6,739/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas?

Up to 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas?

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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