2023 Jeep
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 20 - 21 MPG | 24 - 28 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 32 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 54.7 ft3 | 60.2 - 65.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 270 hp | 158 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 182.9 - 183.1 in | 175.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.2 - 74.9 in | 72.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.3 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Jeep Cherokee offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Taos.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Cherokee and the Volkswagen Taos.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Cherokee as you will with the Volkswagen Taos, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Cherokee will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Taos, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Jeep Cherokee is about the same width as the Volkswagen Taos.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Jeep Cherokee, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taos.
Handling
The Jeep Cherokee has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Taos, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Jeep Cherokee has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Cherokee doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Taos.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Cherokee and the Volkswagen Taos.
The Jeep Cherokee has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Taos.