Compare Volkswagen Taos vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L 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: 23 MPG

Hwy: 30 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.3 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

158 hp @ 5500 rpm

184 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm

221 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,175 lbs

3,765 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

N/A

1,500 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

31 MPG

26 MPG

City

28 MPG

23 MPG

Highway

36 MPG

30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7 Tons/yr

6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

15.3 gallons

Cruising Range City

369.6 miles

351.9 miles

Cruising Range Highway

475.2 miles

459 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

175.8 in

186.1 in

Height

64.4 in

66.4 in

Max Width

72.5 in

72.4 in

Front Width

61.9 in

62.2 in

Rear Width

60.5 in

61.9 in

Wheelbase

105.9 in

109.9 in

Ground Clearance

6.4 in

7.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

7 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.1 in

40.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

40.7 in

39.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56.5 in

57 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

54.5 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

37.9 in

36.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.8 in

39.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

55.2 in

55.9 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

53.5 in

Third Row Leg Room

N/A

27.9 in

Third Row Headroom

N/A

33.8 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

N/A

47.8 in

Third Row Hip Room

N/A

39.5 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

65.9 ft³

65.3 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

27.9 ft³

33 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

27.9 ft³

12 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.6 ft

37.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P215/55HR17

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire

P215/55HR17

P215/65HR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

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

Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Pyrite Silver Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Gray/Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Storm Gray, Cloth Seating Surfaces
Titan Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Volkswagen Taos vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary