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2027 Volkswagen Atlas Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2018–2027 model years57 variantsUp to 25 MPG combined
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2027 Volkswagen Atlas Specs at a Glance

The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas gets 25 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 5,000 lbs, weighs 4,594 lbs, measures 200.8 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 23 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
25 mpg (22 city / 29 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2027 trims rate 23–25 mpg combined
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
4,594 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: ATLAS SPORT CROSS 4DR SUV 4MOTION 3.6L
Length
200.8 in · 78.3 in wide · 68.9 in tall
Wheelbase
117.3 in
Fuel tank
18.6 gal
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2027 Volkswagen Atlas trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive222925

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Volkswagen Atlas — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192521Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182520Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202623Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182521Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192621Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192521Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212523Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182320Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212523Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212422Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive182320Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182320Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212422Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive162219Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive162219Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive172419Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive222624Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive182520Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline

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Volkswagen Atlas — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?

The Volkswagen Atlas is EPA-rated at up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway).

What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?

When properly equipped, the Volkswagen Atlas tows up to 5,000 lbs (With factory towing package).

What engine does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas have?

The Volkswagen Atlas uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Volkswagen Atlas are covered here?

This page documents 42 verified Volkswagen Atlas configurations across model years 2018–2027.

Which model year of the Volkswagen Atlas is the most fuel efficient?

The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas holds the highest combined rating at 25 MPG; the 2019 sits lowest at 22 MPG, a difference of 3 MPG (about 14%) across the 10 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Volkswagen Atlas have?

The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Volkswagen Atlas — 2L, 3.6L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Volkswagen Atlas appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2027 record on All-Wheel Drive.

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