2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 4motionFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
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City
20
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
24
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (S8) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 413 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,061/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,062/yrHIGHEST | +$1,001 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,651/yrLOWEST | $-410 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,820/yr | $-241 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,083/yr | +$22 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,075/yr | +$14 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,812/yr | +$751 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,149/yr | +$88 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,962/yr | $-99 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,033/yr | $-28 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 15.1% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: Optional
152
Owner Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Investigations
Recall History14
Source: NHTSARelated
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 4motion MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year