2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

The CarCody take

The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a small 2WD SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 24 MPG, with 22 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,800 and tailpipe emissions at 364 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a front-wheel-drive small SUV Highway-heavy driving where the 29 MPG rating applies Buyers comparing gasoline SUVs by combined MPG

What it is

The 2027 Atlas Cross Sport is Volkswagen’s small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It runs on gasoline and uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an automatic eight-speed transmission. See more Volkswagen cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 24 combined MPG. That rating blends the 22 MPG city figure and 29 MPG highway figure.

The numbers

The Atlas Cross Sport is rated at 22 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 24 MPG.

EPA lists tailpipe emissions at 364 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates yearly gasoline cost at $2,800. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and the fuel price where you live.

How it compares

Use the 24 MPG combined figure when lining this SUV up with other vehicles. Its 22 city MPG is lower than its 29 highway MPG, so driving mix matters. The EPA class is Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a buyer who wants front-wheel drive, gasoline power, and a combined rating of 24 MPG. It also fits drivers whose use includes highway travel, where its rating reaches 29 MPG.

Trade-offs

Highway economy is 7 MPG higher than city economy, making frequent urban trips less efficient than open-road driving. The vehicle uses gasoline and front-wheel drive, with no alternate drivetrain listed in these specifications.

The 364-gram-per-mile CO2 figure and $2,800 EPA annual fuel estimate are part of the running-cost trade-off.

Verdict

Choose the Atlas Cross Sport if its small-SUV format, front-wheel drive, and gasoline power match your needs. The 24 MPG combined rating gives you a straightforward benchmark, while the 22 city and 29 highway numbers show how road conditions change consumption. Budget around $2,800 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and weigh that against the vehicle’s 364 grams of CO2 per mile.