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Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Volkswagen Taos

In comparing the Toyota Corolla Cross to the Volkswagen Taos, the Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Volkswagen Taos has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla Cross versus the Volkswagen Taos, the Toyota Corolla Cross is a better car than the Volkswagen Taos.

Toyota Corolla Cross versus Volkswagen Taos Pricing

A used 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross ranges from $25,050 to $35,007 while a used 2023 Volkswagen Taos is priced between $25,992 to $35,054. For a new model, the Toyota Corolla Cross's price is between $25,094 and $33,643, with the Volkswagen Taos priced between $25,512 and $36,192.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla Cross’s base engine makes 169 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Taos base engine makes 158 horsepower. The Corolla Cross is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The Taos is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the Volkswagen Taos has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Volkswagen Taos.

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

2023 Volkswagen Taos

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$25,094 - $33,643

Used Asking Price:

$25,050 - $35,007

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

31.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$25,512 - $36,192

Used Asking Price:

$25,992 - $35,054

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.9%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

2 / 24

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 61
4 / 61

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 24

iSeeCars Rankings

3 / 24
7 / 61

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 24

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

23 / 61

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

L, LE, XLE

Trim Levels

S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

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):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

31 / 33 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 409 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

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

52.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.4 inches

Cargo Space:

26.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

121.4 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:

3125 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

175.6 inches

Wheelbase:

103.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 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 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R17