2019 Volkswagen Atlas MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is rated 19 to 22 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2019 Volkswagen Atlas · 3 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

22MPG combined

20 city 26 highway

$2,950 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score4/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic

Best version costs $3,250 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 28, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,950 to $3,400 a year. Compared with 2018, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.

Every 2019 Atlas version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Atlas	22 mpg	20 / 26	$2,950
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Atlas 4motion	19 mpg	17 / 23	$3,400
3.6L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Atlas	19 mpg	17 / 24	$3,400

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,945	$245	$14,727
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic	$3,411	$284	$17,053
3.6L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic	$3,411	$284	$17,053

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Volkswagen Atlas MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 to 24 mpg (every year from 2018 to 2026); highest in 2018.

2019: gas 22 mpg

Show as a table

Volkswagen Atlas best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2018	24
2019	22
2020	22
2021	22
2022	23
2023	23
2024	23
2025	22
2026	23

How the 2019 Atlas compares

2019 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2019 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	30 mpg	23 mpg	$2,650
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	29 mpg	23 mpg	$2,250
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Kia Sorento Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Ford Edge Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: diesel	24 mpg	21 mpg	$3,100
Chevrolet Blazer Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,700
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,700
Honda Pilot Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,800
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,800
Subaru Ascent Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,800
Nissan Murano Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,800
GMC Acadia Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,800
Ford Explorer Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,950
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,100
Honda Passport Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,950
Volkswagen Atlas This page Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,950
Dodge Durango Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$3,100
Buick Enclave Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$3,100

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2019 Atlas recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls and 480 owner complaints for the 2019 Atlas.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2019 Volkswagen Atlas version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2019 Atlas's MPG compare with the 2018?

For 2019, the best gas version is rated 22 mpg, down 2 from 24.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 29, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 28, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.