2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
393 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD

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 Probability16.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
84
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems85 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 85 owner complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
27
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
22
Engine
15
Visibility / Wipers
11
Power Train
7
Brakes
7
Speed Control
6
Steering
4

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport problems by category: Electrical System: 27 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 22 complaints, Engine: 15 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 11 complaints, Power Train: 7 complaints, Brakes: 7 complaints, Speed Control: 6 complaints, Steering: 4 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 04/24/2026ODI#11733582
The malfunction involves the windshield wiper control system, including the rain-sensing activation module and associated control software. The system activates windshield wipers without any driver in…
SuspensionFiled: 02/07/2026ODI#11716371
Despite repeated repair attempts, months-long delays due to unavailable parts, and providing dealership technicians with clear video/audio evidence, authorized Volkswagen dealerships failed to properl…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/24/2025ODI#11689455
On the afternoon of Wednesday August 6th I was no less that 3-4 miles from my home when the car stopped in the middle lane of a very busy 3 lane highway and never started again. It was 90+ degrees ou…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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