2025 Lexus
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 15 MPG | 25 - 28 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 MPG | 33 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 | 60.2 - 65.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 174 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 197.1 in | 175.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.0 - 78.7 in | 72.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Volkswagen Taos.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lexus GX 550 and the Volkswagen Taos.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus GX 550 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 Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Taos, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much wider than the Volkswagen Taos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Lexus GX 550, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Taos.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Taos.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus GX 550 and the Volkswagen Taos.
With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Taos.