Jeep Wrangler vs Volkswagen Atlas
This page compares the Jeep Wrangler and the Volkswagen Atlas across the 9 model years both appear in our data (2018–2026). Both are classed as SUV on this site. Both average about 27 mpg (UK) on their most efficient configurations. NHTSA lists fewer recall campaigns per model year for the Volkswagen Atlas (12.8 against 13.0), though campaign counts depend on how long each model has been on sale and how many variants share a campaign.
Head-to-Head: 2018–2026
| Measure | Jeep Wrangler | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Average best-configuration economy (mpg, UK) | 27 | 27 |
| Average CO₂ (g/km) | 261 | 244 |
| Average estimated annual fuel cost (US EPA) | $3,522 | $2,956 |
| Average recall campaigns per model year | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Average owner complaints per model year | 905 | 394 |
| Engine options across these years | 4 | 2 |
Year by Year
| Year | Jeep Wrangler MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints | Volkswagen Atlas MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24 | — | 14 | 1,824 | 29 | 5★ | 17 | 465 |
| 2019 | 24 | — | 9 | 742 | 26 | 5★ | 12 | 480 |
| 2020 | 30 | — | 12 | 611 | 26 | 5★ | 11 | 133 |
| 2021 | 30 | — | 15 | 948 | 26 | 5★ | 17 | 639 |
| 2022 | 30 | — | 15 | 399 | 28 | 5★ | 7 | 255 |
| 2023 | 30 | — | 14 | 369 | 28 | 5★ | 6 | 153 |
| 2024 | 25 | — | 0 | 949 | 28 | 5★ | 8 | 268 |
| 2025 | 25 | — | 0 | 77 | 26 | 5★ | 5 | 73 |
| 2026 | 25 | — | 0 | 10 | 28 | 5★ | 0 | 10 |
MPG is each model year's most efficient configuration (US EPA, converted to UK mpg). Recalls and complaints are NHTSA counts as of 6 October 2026; complaints are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume. See each model's full history: Jeep Wrangler · Volkswagen Atlas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Jeep Wrangler or the Volkswagen Atlas?
Both average about 27 mpg (UK) on their most efficient configurations. Figures are the US EPA combined result converted to UK mpg, averaged over the shared model years; individual engines and years differ, so check the year pages for the exact car.
Which has more recalls and owner complaints?
Per model year, the Jeep Wrangler averages 13.0 recall campaigns and 905 owner complaints; the Volkswagen Atlas averages 12.8 and 394. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume, so use them as a pointer for what to inspect, not as a reliability ranking.
Where do these comparison figures come from?
Fuel economy, CO₂ and interior volume come from the US EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; ratings, recalls and complaints come from NHTSA. Only model years where both cars have data are compared.
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