Compare 2023 Volkswagen Taos - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $24,155 | $30,245 | $23,950 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $23,189 | $29,881 | $22,910 |
| Destination | $1,295 | $1,595 | $1,335 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Simulated Carbon Fibre | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Digital |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leatherette | Leather | Urethane |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year | N/A | Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year Complimentary Subscription) |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | ParkSense | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Sentry Key | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | Lane Departure Warning Plus | Lane Keep Assist (LKA) |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/20,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/20,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Metal-look |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding Fabric | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/60HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.5L I-4 | 1.3L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | All Wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Touring | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | SACHS Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | SACHS Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Standard | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD | Smartstream IVT 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.23 | 3.73 | 5.72 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.8 " | 167.2 " | 165.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.5 " | 70.7 " | 70.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 64.4 " | 63.7 " | 61.6 " |
| Engine | 1.5L I-4 | 1.3L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 158 @ 5,500 Rpm | 177 @ 5,500 Rpm | 147 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 1,750 Rpm | 210 @ 6,500 Rpm | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 28 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 36 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 35 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.4 Seconds | N/A | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.0 Seconds | N/A | 16.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 78 Mph | N/A | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | N/A | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 2.93/3.38 " | 2.76/3.41 " | 3.19/3.82 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,181 Lbs. | 3,305 Lbs. | 2,899 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,321 Lbs. | 4,365 Lbs. | 3,968 Lbs. |
| Payload | 937 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 2,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 " | 101.2 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 61.9 " | 60.7 " | 61.5 " |
| Rear Track | 60.5 " | 60.7 " | 61.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.8 '' | 18.1 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 7.9 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .35 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 40.1 " | 41.4 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.9 " | 34.8 " | 35.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.7 " | 39.1 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.8 " | 37.8 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.3 " | 53.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 52.2 " | 52.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 54.3 " | 55.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.2 " | 52.8 " | 54.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 27.9 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 19.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 65.9 Cu.ft. | 39.8 Cu.ft. | 45.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 12.7 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Good | Poor | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.78 | $1.03 | $0.82 |
| Depreciation | $14,100 | $21,162 | $16,035 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,572 | $3,035 | $2,517 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,712 | $6,759 | $5,597 |
| Insurance | $8,427 | $9,166 | $8,340 |
| Maintenance | $2,645 | $4,373 | $3,836 |
| Repairs | $973 | $1,001 | $0 |
| Opportunity Costs | $532 | $650 | $541 |
| Total Cost | $39,205 | $51,373 | $41,026 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | marginal | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Overall evaluation | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Ease of Use | good | N/A | marginal |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | N/A | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
