Volkswagen Taos Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is available in 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2027):
The Volkswagen Taos is offered in 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Volkswagen Taos Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 28 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 1.5L | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 1.5L | 28 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 1.5L | 31 |
| 2022 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 4 1.5L | 28 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 1.5L | 31 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Taos Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Taos front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Volkswagen Taos is available in 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Volkswagen Taos come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Volkswagen Taos. See the table above for the specific years and trims.