2023 Volkswagen Taos Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2023 Volkswagen Taos lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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1 of 5 Taos S 4MOTION Sport Utility 4D	2 of 5 Taos S Sport Utility 4D	3 of 5 Taos SE Sport Utility 4D	4 of 5 Taos SE 4MOTION Sport Utility 4D	5 of 5 Taos SEL 4MOTION Sport Utility 4D
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Fair Market Price
$19,647	$20,059	$21,117	$22,998	$23,765
Fuel Economy
City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG	City 28/Hwy 36/Comb 31 MPG	City 28/Hwy 36/Comb 31 MPG	City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG	City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower
158 @ 5500 RPM	158 @ 5500 RPM	158 @ 5500 RPM	158 @ 5500 RPM	158 @ 5500 RPM
Seating
5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume
60.20 cu ft	65.90 cu ft	65.90 cu ft	60.20 cu ft	60.20 cu ft
Engine
4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter
Configurations
Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline

Blind-Spot Alert
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Pedestrian Detection System
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control
Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Keyless Entry
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System
Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Voice Recognition System
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Interface
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio
Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control
Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Heated Mirrors
Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available

Torque
184 @ 5500 RPM	184 @ 5500 RPM	184 @ 5500 RPM	184 @ 5500 RPM	184 @ 5500 RPM

Leather Seats
Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Folding Rear Seat
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights
Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Alloy Wheels
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails
Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System
Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard

Drivetrain
AWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Descent Control
Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel
Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight
3437 pounds	3181 pounds	3181 pounds	3437 pounds	3437 pounds
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons
Front Head Room
40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches
Front Leg Room
40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance
7.6 inches	6.4 inches	6.4 inches	7.6 inches	7.6 inches
Overall Length
175.8 inches	175.8 inches	175.8 inches	175.8 inches	175.8 inches
Payload Capacity
937 pounds	937 pounds	937 pounds	937 pounds	937 pounds
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 inches	56.5 inches	56.5 inches	56.5 inches	56.5 inches
Turning Diameter
37.6 feet	37.6 feet	37.6 feet	37.6 feet	37.6 feet
Wheel Base
105.5 inches	105.9 inches	105.9 inches	105.5 inches	105.5 inches

FAQs

Is the Volkswagen Taos a 4 or 6 cylinder?

All trim levels of the 2023 Taos feature a 4 cylinder engine. For a more detailed look at the 2023 Taos specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Volkswagen Taos specs page.

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2023 Taos trims have turbo engines: S 4MOTION Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter, S Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2023 Taos specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Volkswagen Taos specs page.

What features does a 2023 Taos have?

2023 Volkswagen Taos features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2023 Taos trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Volkswagen Taos specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2023 Taos have?

All 2023 Taos trim variations have 158 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2023 Taos specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Volkswagen Taos specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Taos underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. All 2023 Taos trim variations have 158 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2023 Taos specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Volkswagen Taos specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Taos fuel efficient?

The 2023 Taos comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the S 4MOTION Sport Utility 4D which gets 28 MPG, with 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2023 Taos specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Volkswagen Taos specs page.