Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
158 hp @ 5500 rpm | 118 kW
Torque
249 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 184 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
Volkswagen Taos SUV: Generations History With Key Specs
2021 - to present
Volkswagen Taos
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1498 cc
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
74.5 mm
Transmission Type
8 (Automatic), 7 DSG (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.9 mm
Compression
11.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
8.4 - 9.4 l/100 km | 28 - 25 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.5 - 7.4 l/100 km | 36.2 - 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.6 - 8.4 l/100 km | 30.9 - 28 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
DOHC
Fuel tank
50 - 55 L | 13.2 - 14.5 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2681 - 2689 mm | 106 in.
Front track
1572 mm | 62 in.
Rear track
1537 - 1544 mm | 61 in.
Length
4466 mm | 176 in.
Width
1841 mm | 72 in.
Height
1636 - 1640 mm | 64 - 65 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
705 - 790 L | 24.9 - 27.9 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1705 - 1866 L | 60.2 - 65.9 cu-ft
Max weight
1970 - 2090 kg | 4344 - 4608 lbs
Number of doors
5
Curb weight
1440 - 1556 kg | 3175 - 3431 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17; 7J x 18, 7J x 17; 7J x 18; 8J x 19
Tire size
215/55 R17; 215/50 R18, 225/55 R17; 225/50 R18; 225/45 R19
