2023 Volkswagen Taos 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.2s
- S 4MOTION AWD, 158 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 167 of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 170 of 176 SUVs (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,437 lb | 92 | 21.8 | 8.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $26,495 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,437 lb | 92 | 21.8 | 8.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $30,375 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,437 lb | 92 | 21.8 | 8.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $34,535 |
| S FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,181 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $24,155 |
| SE FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,181 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,925 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5 | 158 hp | S FWD | $24,155 | Base | $1,239 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 3 | S 4MOTION AWD | $26,495 | 8.2 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 2 | S FWD | $24,155 | 8.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S FWD: 158 hp, 31 mpg, $24,155. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross | L FWD | 169 hp | 32 mpg | $23,610 | 7.9 s |
| Nissan Rogue Sport | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $27,360 | N/A |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 177 hp | 43 mpg | $27,490 | N/A |
Taos by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Volkswagen Taos: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Honda HR-V.
| Measure | 2023 Volkswagen Taos | 2023 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S 4MOTION AWD | LX 2WD |
| 0-60 | 8.2 s | 8.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,437 lb | 3,159 lb |
| hp per ton | 92 | 100 |
| lb per hp | 21.8 | 20.0 |
| MSRP | $26,495 | $23,800 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree