2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2024 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Taos

2024 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $23,995 to $33,515
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 24 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 35 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 158 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 180.9 - 181.5 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 73.0 - 73.4 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Toyota RAV4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Taos, with comparable head- and legroom. The Volkswagen Taos will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Taos.

Dimensions
The Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taos.

Handling
The Toyota RAV4 has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Taos, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Toyota RAV4 has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Toyota RAV4 and the Volkswagen Taos are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Toyota RAV4 and the Volkswagen Taos. The Toyota RAV4 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Taos.