2026 Volkswagen Atlas

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Combined Economy

21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	2.0 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

26V473000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV.…
Reported July 22, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V835000: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact…
Reported December 3, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 1, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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