2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2024 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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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 26 - 27 MPG 24 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 34 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 - 182 hp 158 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 176.4 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 70.9 - 71.7 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Taos than in the Subaru Crosstrek, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Crosstrek will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Taos.

Convenience
The Subaru Crosstrek requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Taos, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Subaru Crosstrek is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Taos.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Crosstrek is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Taos, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Subaru Crosstrek takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Taos.

Handling
The Subaru Crosstrek has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Subaru Crosstrek has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek and the Volkswagen Taos. The Subaru Crosstrek has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Taos.