2024 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Taos

2024 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $23,995 to $33,515
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City 24 - 28 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.2 - 65.9 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 158 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 175.8 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 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 Volkswagen Taos offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom. The Volkswagen Taos offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Volkswagen Taos as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Volkswagen Taos will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen Taos is about the same width as the Volkswagen Tiguan. If you go with the Volkswagen Taos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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

Performance
The Volkswagen Taos has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Volkswagen Taos and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Volkswagen Taos has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.