2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid vs. 2025 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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2025 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $25,495 to $35,195
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MPG - City 26 - 37 MPG 25 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 34 MPG 33 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 174-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 245 - 362 hp 174 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid than in the Volkswagen Taos. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid, 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Taos.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid more than the Volkswagen Taos, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Taos.