2027 Volkswagen Taos Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2027 Volkswagen Taos Specs at a Glance
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos gets 30 mpg combined on the 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,430 lbs, measures 176 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 28 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 30 mpg (27 city / 35 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2027 trims rate 28–30 mpg combined
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
- Curb weight
- 3,430 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: TAOS 4DR SUV AWD
- Length
- 176 in · 72.8 in wide · 64.6 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 105.9 in
- NHTSA overall
- 4-star (2024)
2027 Volkswagen Taos trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
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Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Volkswagen Taos — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
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Volkswagen Taos — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The Volkswagen Taos is EPA-rated at up to 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2026 model year.
What engine does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos have?
The Volkswagen Taos uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Volkswagen Taos are covered here?
This page documents 12 verified Volkswagen Taos configurations across model years 2022–2027.
Which model year of the Volkswagen Taos is the most fuel efficient?
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos holds the highest combined rating at 31 MPG; the 2027 sits lowest at 30 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 3%) across the 6 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Volkswagen Taos have?
Across every year on record the Volkswagen Taos uses one displacement, 1.5L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen Taos front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Volkswagen Taos appears in 3 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2027 record on 4-Wheel Drive.