Volkswagen Taos vs. Volkswagen Touareg
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Taos and Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Taos and the Volkswagen Touareg.
When we compare the Volkswagen Taos's and the Volkswagen Touareg's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Taos has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volkswagen Touareg has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Taos's and the Volkswagen Touareg's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Touareg is a better car than the Volkswagen Taos.
Pricing: A used 2025 Volkswagen Taos ranges from $23,739 to $33,684 while a used 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is priced between $12,482 to $23,993.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Taos’s base engine makes 174 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Touareg base engine makes 280 horsepower. The Taos is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. The Touareg is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 607 miles.This gives the Volkswagen Taos the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Touareg the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Touareg has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen Taos, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
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:
26052 - 36651
Starting MSRP:
25495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
28836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24135 - 30995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
49495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28107
Price Range:
23739 - 33684
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
32106
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
28107 - 36583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18289
Price Range:
12482 - 23993
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86915
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Volkswagen Taos Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Volkswagen Touareg Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Taos
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Touareg
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.29
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9169527641409647
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6572505454479556
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volkswagen Taos Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 54Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 66Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
43 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 66Ranking
53 out of / 66Ranking
53 out of / 66Ranking
63 out of / 66Volkswagen Touareg Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Taos Trim Levels
S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SE Black, SE Black 4Motion, SEL 4Motion
Volkswagen Touareg Trim Levels
V6 Executive, V6 Sport, V6 Wolfsburg
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
174 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7716 lbs
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:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 607 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3201 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
64.5 inches
Length:
175.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4696 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
68.2 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Monterey Blue Pearl
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Silver
Pyrite Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Moonlight Blue Pearl / Reef Blue Metallic
Gray
Canyon Gray Metallic
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Brown
Black Oak Brown Metallic
Gold
Sand Gold Metallic
Red
Deep Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray/Black
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Cornsilk Beige
Black
Black Anthracite
