2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2023 Volkswagen Taos
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and 2023 Volkswagen Taos contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and the 2023 Volkswagen Taos.
When comparing the 2022 Volkswagen Taos's and the 2023 Volkswagen Taos's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Volkswagen Taos has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2023 Volkswagen Taos has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The 2022 Volkswagen Taos and 2023 Volkswagen Taos have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos's and the 2023 Volkswagen Taos's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Volkswagen Taos ranges from $19,365 to $28,148 while a used 2023 Volkswagen Taos is priced between $21,994 to $30,990. For a new model, the 2022 Volkswagen Taos's price is between $24,900 and $34,330, with the 2023 Volkswagen Taos priced between $24,139 and $33,029.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and the 2023 Volkswagen Taos both lose 41.7 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and the 2023 Volkswagen Taos makes 158 horsepower. Both the Taos and the Taos are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Taos has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$24,900 - $34,330
Starting MSRP:
$23,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$26,293
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,445 - $29,995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$24,139 - $33,029
Starting MSRP:
$24,155
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$27,723
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,610 - $37,695
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,561
Price Range:
$19,365 - $28,148
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$26,469
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,890 - $30,299
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
943
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,493
# Good or Great Deals:
310
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,377
Price Range:
$21,994 - $30,990
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,802
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,898 - $34,114
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
662
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14,783
# Good or Great Deals:
180
Volkswagen Taos Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Taos Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7.9 - 11.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2023 Volkswagen Taos
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
8.9 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 16.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 16.3
Volkswagen Taos Rankings
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7 out of / 67Ranking
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60 out of / 67Volkswagen Taos Rankings
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2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 59Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
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60 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 Volkswagen Taos Trim Levels
S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL, SEL 4Motion
2023 Volkswagen Taos Trim Levels
S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
27.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
27.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3175 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
175.8 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3175 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
175.8 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Dusk Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Silver
Pyrite Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Dusk Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Silver
Pyrite Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
