2024 Toyota
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 20 - 21 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 28 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 97.5 ft3 | 60.2 - 65.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 174 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 201.4 in | 175.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.3 in | 72.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Volkswagen Taos.
The Toyota Grand Highlander will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Taos.
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 Toyota Grand Highlander will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Taos, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Toyota Grand Highlander, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Taos.
Handling
The Toyota Grand Highlander has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Taos, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Grand Highlander greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Toyota Grand Highlander does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Taos.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Grand Highlander more than the Volkswagen Taos, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
With the Toyota Grand Highlander, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Taos.