What’s the Redesigned 2027 Volkswagen Atlas’ MPG?
What Car Shoppers Need to Know
- The all-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is larger and more luxurious than before.
- Updated engine makes 13 more horsepower than in the 2026 model
- Fuel economy up to 25 mpg combined, an improvement of 2 mpg
We haven’t driven it yet, but our expectations and hopes for the all-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas just keep growing. First came our up-close look, in which we marveled at the stylish cabin rendered in upscale materials and generous passenger space in all three rows. Now, VW has announced the Atlas’ fuel-economy ratings, and they’re more good news.
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By the Numbers
The 2027 Atlas is powered by an updated version of the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine found in its predecessor. Now, the turbo four puts out 282 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque, an increase of 13 hp but 15 pounds-feet less than the previous version.
What’s most promising is the 2027 model’s increased fuel economy. With standard front-wheel drive, the Atlas returns an EPA-rated 22/29/25 mpg city/highway/combined. That’s an improvement of 2 mpg across the board compared to the FWD 2026 model. With available all-wheel drive, the 2027 Atlas is rated at 20/27/23 mpg — again, 2 mpg better in every cycle.
| Powertrain | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
| Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 |
| Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 |
Versus the Competition
That 2-mpg increase vaults the Atlas from the bottom of its class to a spot firmly in the middle. Discounting the hybrid competition, the VW is now tied for the best fuel economy among mid-size three-row SUVs. Volkswagen says a hybrid Atlas will arrive with the model’s mid-cycle refresh, so we’ll see in a few years if the Atlas can challenge the best in its class for overall honors.
| Model | Powertrain | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | Hybrid, FWD | 37 | 34 | 36 |
| 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid | Hybrid, FWD | 34 | 36 | 35 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid | Hybrid, FWD | 33 | 35 | 34 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | Turbo six-cylinder, AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 |
| 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | Turbo four-cylinder, FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | Turbo four-cylinder, RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 |
| 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | Six-cylinder, FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 |
| 2027 Kia Telluride | Turbo four-cylinder, FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Six-cylinder, FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | Six-cylinder, FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 |
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