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2026 Volkswagen

Taos

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Taos: best and worst years
2026 Volkswagen Taos (photo 1 of 2)
2026 photoElcondelvpCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP
174NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.055 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb
31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂
287 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats
5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
176 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,175 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Cargo Vol
28 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
3

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup cameraStandard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlStandard
  • Automatic emergency brakingStandard
  • Blind-spot monitorStandard
  • Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

  • Push-button startStandard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN33%
  • STRUCTURE33%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER33%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 3 total.

Volkswagen Taos: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.