2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Nissan Murano vs Volkswagen Atlas
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic · 23 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Nissan Murano (23 MPG) costs about $2,022 a year to fuel and the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas (23 MPG) about $2,022.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Murano
- Volkswagen Atlas
Side by side
| Nissan Murano | Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,022 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,022 |
| 23 MPG | Combined efficiency | 23 MPG |
| 21 MPG | City | 20 MPG |
| 27 MPG | Highway | 27 MPG |
| 387 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 390 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 9-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Murano vs Volkswagen Atlas across model years
- Nissan Murano
- Volkswagen Atlas
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Nissan Murano ranks 84th and the Volkswagen Atlas 85th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Nissan Murano vs. the Volkswagen Atlas per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,022 for the Nissan Murano and $2,022 for the Volkswagen Atlas.
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