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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3201 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 99.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 40.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.5 inches | ||
Overall Length | 175.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.5 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 65.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 105.9 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 937 lbs. |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 28 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 36 mpg | ||
Combined | 31 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 174 @ 1750 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 184 @ 1750 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
Technology
Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Hands Free Phone | Available | ||
Internet Access | Available | ||
Push-Button Engine Start | Available | ||
Remote Engine Start | Port Installed | ||
Smartphone Interface | Available | ||
Touch Screen Monitor | Available | ||
USB Port | Available |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles |
2026 Volkswagen Taos S Standard Features
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2026 Volkswagen Taos
KBB.com Review
4.2
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Loads of tech. Traditional automatic transmission. Spacious cabin.
You May Not Like This Car If...
No hybrid.
2026 Volkswagen Taos
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
3.5
Consumer Rating
40 ratings
Value
3.6
Performance
3.3
Quality
3.3
Comfort
3.9
Reliability
3.4
Styling
4.1
2026 Volkswagen Taos S Safety
Safety Features & Technology
4.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
4.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2026 Volkswagen Taos S |  New 2024 Toyota Venza |  New 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid |  New 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $40,675 | $36,415 | $26,085 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.5 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 28/Hwy 36/Comb 31 MPG | City 40/Hwy 37/Comb 39 MPG | City 35/Hwy 34/Comb 35 MPG | City 31/Hwy 33/Comb 32 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $61,292 | $48,666 | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 174 @ 1750 RPM | 219 @ 5700 RPM | 194 HP | 169 @ 6600 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
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