The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas gets 20 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Atlas at 23 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, the Atlas ranks 66th of 75 for combined mileage (22 mpg), 43rd (tied with 3 others) of 73 for yearly fuel cost ($2,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 67th of 75 for tailpipe CO2 (407 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 150 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Atlas's best version, 20 other models get the same and 91 get less. The 2024 Atlas's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 90 cost less, 8 the same and 157 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 2024 Jaguar E-Pace | 2024 E-Pace | 23 | $3,350 | 398 |
| 58 | 2024 Land Rover Range Rover | 2024 Range Rover Velar | 23 | $3,350 | 381 |
| 58 | 2024 Nissan Pathfinder | 2024 Pathfinder 4WD | 23 | $2,700 | 379 |
| 66 | 2024 Volkswagen AtlasThis car | 2024 Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 | $2,850 | 407 |
| 67 | 2024 Acura MDX | 2024 MDX AWD | 21 | $3,700 | 423 |
| 67 | 2024 Audi SQ5 | 2024 SQ5 | 21 | $3,700 | 427 |
| 67 | 2024 Honda Passport | 2024 Passport AWD | 21 | $2,950 | 416 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Atlas, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 20 mpg city, 27 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Atlas version is $2,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Atlas costs $807 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Atlas costs $4,035 less to fuel than the MDX (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Atlas (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Atlas | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Acura MDX | 2024 MDX AWD | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 2 lower | $1,000 more a year | - |
| 2024 Acura RDX | 2024 RDX AWD | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | $650 more a year | - |
| 2024 Audi SQ5 | 2024 SQ5 | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 2 lower | $1,000 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Atlas | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 393 | cheapest |
| 2024 Atlas Cross Sport | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 393 | cheapest |
| 2024 Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 | 407 | +$150 |
| 2024 Atlas SE 4motion | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 | 407 | +$150 |
| 2024 Atlas SEL 4motion | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 19 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 | 422 | +$250 |
| 2024 Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,100 | 435 | +$400 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Atlas; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Atlas puts out 393 grams per mile; across the 6 tested versions the figure runs from 393 to 435.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Atlas: fuel economy score 5 (4 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 5 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Atlas gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 22 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 22 mpg | 7 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2021 | 22 mpg | 8 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2022 | 23 mpg | 8 | same as 2024 | |
| 2023 | 23 mpg | 8 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 23 mpg | 6 | this page | |
| 2025 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 8 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 6 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Atlas, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Atlas Cross Sport, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Atlas Cross Sport 4motion, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Atlas SE 4motion, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg (listed in 2023 as Atlas 4motion (4-cyl 2.0 L)) | no change |
| 2024 Atlas SEL 4motion, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 21 mpg | 22 mpg (listed in 2023 as Atlas 4motion (4-cyl 2.0 L)) | -1 mpg |
| 2024 Atlas 4motion Peak Edition, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 20 mpg | 22 mpg (listed in 2023 as Atlas 4motion (4-cyl 2.0 L)) | -2 mpg |
4 2023 versions have no match in 2024.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 179 complaints, 8 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: ATLAS, ATLAS CROSS SPORT.
281 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 81 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 48 | |
| Service Brakes | 47 | |
| Engine | 46 |
10 of the 281 reports say the car was in a crash, 3 mention a fire and 8 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: ATLAS, ATLAS CROSS SPORT.
8 recalls are on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: ATLAS, ATLAS CROSS SPORT.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse.
Fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Fix: Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Atlas itself is at 22 mpg.
More Volkswagen models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Atlas with 23 mpg combined (20 city, 27 highway).
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas costs between $2,700 and $3,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Atlas at $2,700; the dearest is the 2024 Atlas 4motion Peak Edition at $3,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 Atlas Cross Sport 4motion: 22 mpg combined (19 city, 26 highway); 2024 Atlas SE 4motion: 22 mpg combined (19 city, 26 highway); 2024 Atlas SEL 4motion: 21 mpg combined (19 city, 25 highway); 2024 Atlas 4motion Peak Edition: 20 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway).
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is 66th of 75 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder at 23 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Acura MDX at 21 mpg.
The 2023 model had 8 tested versions and the 2024 model has 6. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
281 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (81 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 8 recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.