Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion across 3 model years, from the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion through the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion. The most recent 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion returns 21 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2025 | 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
How the Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.