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Compare Volkswagen Taos S vs SE

$24,155 - $34,535
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Volkswagen Taos
Volkswagen Taos For Sale
28/36 mpg
City/Hwy
158 hp
Horsepower
8.1
Volkswagen Taos Review and Specs
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Volkswagen Taos S
$23,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Volkswagen Taos SE
$28,165
Starting Price (MSRP)
Volkswagen Taos SE For Sale
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,181 lbs
3,181 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
31 MPG
City
28 MPG
28 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.7 (2023) Tons/yr
5.7 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
369.6 miles
369.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
475.2 miles
475.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
175.8 in
175.8 in
Height
64.4 in
64.4 in
Max Width
72.5 in
72.5 in
Front Width
61.9 in
61.9 in
Rear Width
60.5 in
60.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
105.9 in
Ground Clearance
6.4 in
6.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.1 in
40.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.5 in
56.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.9 in
37.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.8 in
39.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.2 in
55.2 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65.9 ft³
65.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
27.9 ft³
27.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
27.9 ft³
27.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.6 ft
37.6 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55HR17
P215/50HR18
Rear Tire
P215/55HR17
P215/50HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Dusk Blue Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Cornflower Blue
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Dusk Blue Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Cornflower Blue w/Deep Black Roof
  • Kings Red Metallic
  • Pure Gray
  • Pure White w/Deep Black Roof
  • Pure Gray w/Black Roof

Standard Interior Materials

  • Gray/Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Black, CloudTex & Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Gray, CloudTex & Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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