2018 Volkswagen Atlas MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L and Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L201825
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242226

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is $2,875.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,875 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L15
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Emit?

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas will emit an average of about 6,097,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 208 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2018 Volkswagen Atlas model options.

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,570,000
Trees Needed to Offset313
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,625,000
Trees Needed to Offset268
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2018 Volkswagen Atlas MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/atlas/2018.

  • "2018 Volkswagen Atlas MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/atlas/2018. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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