2026 Volkswagen Taos 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.8s
- S FWD, 174 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 163 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 167 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 174 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,201 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $26,500 |
| SE FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 174 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,201 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $29,260 |
| SE Black FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 174 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,201 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $31,510 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 174 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,441 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $28,200 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 174 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,441 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $30,960 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 174 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,441 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $33,210 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 174 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,441 lb | 101 | 19.8 | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $35,900 |
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 | 7 | 174 hp | S FWD | $26,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 7 | S FWD | $26,500 | 7.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S FWD: 174 hp, 31 mpg, $26,500. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | 2026.5 FWD S | 201 hp | 32 mpg | $29,490 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $29,795 | 6.7 s |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid Active | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $30,350 | N/A |
Taos by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Volkswagen Taos: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Volkswagen Taos.
| Measure | 2026 Volkswagen Taos | 2026 Buick Encore GX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S FWD | Preferred AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.8 s | 7.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 174 hp | 155 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,201 lb | 3,255 lb |
| hp per ton | 109 | 95 |
| lb per hp | 18.4 | 21.0 |
| MSRP | $26,500 | $28,500 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree