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2021 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion
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  3.6 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8) 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S10), Turbo 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S9) 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8)
 
MSRP: $33,445 - $50,725
MSRP: $34,765 - $58,250
MSRP: $34,550 - $50,220
MSRP: $36,200 - $48,800
  2021 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion 2020 Ford Explorer AWD 2021 Honda Pilot AWD 2020 Toyota Highlander AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG:18 MPG
City MPG:16 Highway MPG:22
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:23 MPG
City MPG:20 Highway MPG:27
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:22 MPG
City MPG:19 Highway MPG:26
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:23 MPG
City MPG:20 Highway MPG:27
combined
city/highway		 city highway
5.6 gal/100mi 4.3 gal/100mi 4.5 gal/100mi 4.3 gal/100mi
EPA range: 351 miles
351 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 412 miles
412 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 429 miles
429 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 412 miles
412 miles
Total Range

Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

 25.8 MPG

Average based on 1 vehicle

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SPEND
$5,250
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SPEND
$2,000
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SPEND
$2,750
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SPEND
$2,000
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$3,000$2,350$2,500$2,350
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$5.04$3.95$4.12$3.95
Cost to Fill the Tank$71$65$71$65
Tank Size19.5 gallons17.9 gallons19.5 gallons17.9 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
  2021 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion 2020 Ford Explorer AWD 2021 Honda Pilot AWD 2020 Toyota Highlander AWD
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
16.5 barrels 12.9 barrels 13.5 barrels 12.9 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
485 grams per mile386 grams per mile406 grams per mile387 grams per mile
EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
  2021 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion 2020 Ford Explorer AWD 2021 Honda Pilot AWD 2020 Toyota Highlander AWD

Safety Ratings


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EXPLORER 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
PILOT 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Not Available
Vehicle Specification Data
  2021 Volkswagen Atlas 4motion 2020 Ford Explorer AWD 2021 Honda Pilot AWD 2020 Toyota Highlander AWD
EPA Size Class Additional Information Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive All-Wheel Drive Part-time 4-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes No Yes
Cylinder Deactivation Yes
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger No Yes No No
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume
Luggage Volume
Fuel Type Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information SIDI SIDI SIDI SIDI & PFI
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.