2022 Volkswagen Taos
Engine
| Displacement | 1,500 cc92 cu in | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | S7 |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | S7 |
| Engine family | NVGAV01.5V3Q | S9 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 7.6 l/100km31.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 8.4 l/100km28.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 6.5 l/100km36.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 177.7 g/km | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Emission standard | L3SULEV30 | S9 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | 7 | S9 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,470 mm176 in | S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,850 mm73 in | S21 |
| Height | 1,640 mm65 in | S21 |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm106 in | S21 |
| Kerb weight | 1,440 kg3,175 lb | S21 |
| Gross weight | 2,090.2 kg4,608 lb | S9 |
Body and chassis
| Vehicle type | LDV/Passenger Car | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | S7 |
Safety and recalls
| NCAP overall | 4 | S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 | S3 |
| Complaints | 316 | S4 |
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,138 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 375 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $1,347 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $8.98 | calc |
Sources
S2NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGovS21Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-CanadaS3NHTSA Recalls PD-USGovS4NHTSA Complaints PD-USGovS7FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGovS9EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov
Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.