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2025 Volkswagen Taos Specs at a Glance
- The Volkswagen Taos is a stylish small SUV with a roomy interior.
- The Taos offers a 174-horsepower engine that delivers great fun. While 2025 EPA estimates and 0-60 times aren't yet available, last year's version had a 7.4 0-60 mph1 run, plus an EPA-estimated 28/36 MPG (City/Highway).2
- Room for five – plus specs like 37.9 inches of rear legroom and 65.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume – await you inside the Taos.
- Available with capable 4MOTION AWD and in one of four trim levels, the redesigned 2025 Taos is the fun and functional SUV you've been waiting for.
The Volkswagen Taos specs aren't just a satisfying sheet of numbers – they're also a purpose-built set of attributes that take your daily drive to the next level while delivering the excellent benefits you seek in an SUV.
To be sure, the Taos was designed for us. This SUV may come from a German family, but it was crafted with the needs and wants of American drivers in mind. This design philosophy is shared with the larger Atlas, positioning the Taos as a great choice for those on the hunt for a small but mighty SUV that can safely navigate interstates and city streets while offering a premium build and top-notch features.
The Volkswagen Taos specs complement your comfort with ample power and capability in an SUV that doesn't know the meaning of "boring." If you're ready to get inside this exciting model, first check out its specs below. Then, visit Berge Volkswagen to test drive the Taos and experience it for yourself.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Specs: The Philosophy
The Taos name is something we get asked about a lot. There's a story behind the name. If you've traveled eastbound out of state, it may sound familiar. Taos is a small city in New Mexico – about 70 miles North of Santa Fe. It's a lively place rich with history and a beautiful landscape with charm. It's no wonder we modeled our most coveted SUV after this stunning city.
This fact affords great insight into the Volkswagen Taos specs, although we still recommend you take a deeper look.
As a preview, the VW Taos specs prioritize versatile power while maintaining excellent MPG ratings and offer uncompromising city maneuverability while balancing agility with proper highway stability. With plenty of room for your family and cargo and an adventurous side that's ready to explore, the Volkswagen Taos specs go the distance on any drive. Let's explore what this fun-loving model has to offer.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Dimensions and Cargo Specs
As is likely clear, the Volkswagen Taos specs combine exterior agility with interior spaciousness, creating a great package for versatile driving. Dive in and find the full set of measurements below.
Volkswagen Taos Exterior Dimensions
City streets demand a narrow stance with a maneuverable wheelbase, and the Taos has both. While redesigned for 2025, the Taos retains a similar footprint; on the outside, the new VW Taos measures:
- Wheelbase length: 105.9 inches
- Exterior length: 175.9 inches
- Exterior width (without mirrors): 72.5 inches
- Exterior width (with mirrors extended): 82.6 inches
- Exterior height: 64.5 inches
- Base curb weight: 3,201 pounds
- Turning circle (curb to curb): 35 feet
The Volkswagen Taos dimensions also include a 61.9-inch front track width, which is an excellent size for weaving around in a packed parking lot. Thanks in part to the 35-foot turning circle, the Volkswagen Taos specs make any city drive a breeze. You'll find that advanced engineering specs like the drag coefficient of 0.31 (a figure that lets it slip through the air smoothly) and MacPherson strut front suspension with telescopic dampers make the Taos just as satisfying and easy to drive at highway speed.
Volkswagen Taos Interior Dimensions
What good is an agile exterior if it forces you to sit in a cramped space? Not very good at all, especially when dealing with an SUV. You want one of these vehicles for its added space, and luckily for you, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos specs satisfy that need. Experience the following interior measurements when you test-drive a Taos:
- Seating capacity: five
- Passenger volume (without sunroof): 99.5 cubic feet
- Passenger volume (with sunroof): 96.7 cubic feet
- Front legroom: 40.1 inches
- Front headroom (without sunroof): 40.7 inches
- Front headroom (with sunroof): 39.5 inches
- Front shoulder room: 56.5 inches
- Front hip room: 53.9 inches
- Rear legroom: 37.9 inches
- Rear headroom (without sunroof): 39.8 inches
- Rear headroom (with sunroof): 38.8 inches
- Rear shoulder room: 55.2 inches
- Rear hip room: 45.4 inches
As you can see, the exterior 2025 Volkswagen Taos length does not compromise interior spaciousness. The vehicle remains a comfortable place to be across all five seats.
Volkswagen Taos Cargo Space
The Volkswagen Taos trunk space, like the legroom, exemplifies a masterclass in how to engineer a small vehicle that offers plenty of interior room. Cargo room varies depending on your choice of FWD or 4MOTION AWD. Here are the full specs:
- Cargo volume behind rear seats (with FWD): 27.9 cubic feet
- Cargo volume behind rear seats (with 4MOTION AWD): 24.9 cubic feet
- Cargo volume behind front seats (with FWD): 65.9 cubic feet
- Cargo volume behind front seats (with 4MOTION AWD): 60.2 cubic feet
Volkswagen Taos Ground Clearance and Off-Road Angles
While the Taos is not a hardcore off-road SUV, that doesn't mean it can't have some fun on the way to the campsite.
We do not recommend taking on advanced off-road trails in your Taos, but if you encounter some looser terrain and rough, rut-covered paths, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos specs will be ready to take on the challenge. We strongly suggest adding the powerful traction capabilities of 4MOTION AWD if you plan on doing this. Learn more about Taos AWD specs in the next section. Here, though, are the ground clearance and off-road-related specs you'll find:
- Ground clearance: 7.6 inches
- Approach angle: 19.7 degrees
- Breakover angle: 20.4 degrees
- Departure angle: 25.8 degrees
For anyone heading to our Volkswagen dealership in Gilbert, AZ, who hasn't tried off-roading, these angles refer to the maximum angle of a slope that the vehicle can safely traverse. For a small city-oriented SUV, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos specs are quite impressive in this regard.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Performance and Efficiency Specs
When you take home a Taos from our VW dealership, you'll first notice its smoothness. Then, as you drive more, you'll notice that your fuel gauge drops much slower than it would in many competing SUVs. The Volkswagen Taos specs are consistent engine-wise, but there are varying transmissions on offer. First, here's what you can expect from the Taos engine:
- Configuration: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 174
- Torque: 184 pound-feet
- Fuel requirement: regular 87-octane unleaded gasoline
- 0-60 mph: 7.4 seconds1 (2024 results - more-powerful 2025 model not yet tested)
A turbo engine that can use regular gasoline is a great advantage, as are the Volkswagen Taos horsepower and the traction of the available 4MOTION AWD. When using standard FWD, the Taos offers an eight-speed automatic that shifts smoothly. Upgrade to AWD, and the Volkswagen Taos specs will include an eight-speed "DSG" dual-clutch automatic with blink-of-an-eye shift times.
FWD is the ideal choice for fuel efficiency. The Volkswagen Taos MPG ratings for 2025 are not out yet, but the 2024 model scored an EPA-Estimated 28/36/31 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)2 with FWD and an EPA-Estimated 24/32/27 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)3 with 4MOTION AWD; things shouldn't change much for its 2025 MPG ratings.
To complete the specs, we must mention that the Taos is not yet rated for towing. If you seek a new VW SUV that's a bit bigger and can tow, consider the VW Tiguan with its 1,500-pound towing capacity.4
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Experience the 2025 Volkswagen Taos Specs Today
Considering everything from the 2025 Volkswagen Taos reliability to the many driver assistance features, it's clear this amazing small SUV model will enhance your enjoyment of every drive. At Berge Volkswagen, we're proud to offer this modern SUV to local drivers with a dealership experience that's just as enjoyable.
We have a great inventory of new VW Taos SUVs for you to explore, and if this vehicle isn't the ideal fit for you, we can introduce you to other models like the larger Tiguan, the three-row Atlas, or the all-electric VW ID.4 SUV. Plenty of lease deals await, too. Visit us today to test-drive the model and find easy ways to finance your new VW Taos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you open the Volkswagen Taos trunk?
Opening the Volkswagen Taos trunk is easy! Simply press the trunk button on your key fob from outside the vehicle and then press the trunk release located under the VW logo on the vehicle's rear liftgate. The 2025 Volkswagen Taos specs offer up to 27.9 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats and up to 65.9 cubic feet behind the front seats in FWD models.
Is the Volkswagen Taos bigger than the Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan is bigger than the Taos, except in width. The Taos measures 175.9 inches long, 72.5 inches wide (without mirrors), and 64.5 inches tall, while the Tiguan is 186.1 inches long, 72.4 inches wide (without mirrors), and 66.4 inches tall. The Tiguan can also tow up to 1,500 pounds,4 but the Taos is not rated for towing.
Additional Volkswagen Resources
1This information is not verified by the official manufacturer and shall serve solely as unofficial general information. For details, visit: https://www.caranddriver.com/volkswagen/taos
228 city/36 highway mpg (2024 Taos, 1.5T engine, 8-speed automatic, FWD). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
324 city/32 highway mpg (2024 Taos, 1.5T engine, 8-speed automatic, 4MOTION AWD). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
4Maximum tow rating when equipped with 2.0L Turbo Four-Cylinder engine and factory-installed towing hitch. Vehicle load, other accessories, and options may reduce maximum towing capacity. See vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.