Subaru Crosstrek vs Volkswagen Taos (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$470
- Crosstrek: 6 hp more, 0.7 s quicker to 60.
- Taos: 2 mpg better, 11.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Taos wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Crosstrek | Taos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,445 | $27,975 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 174 hp | Crosstrek |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | Taos |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 31 mpg | Taos |
| Cargo, max | 54.7 cu ft | 65.9 cu ft | Taos |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.9 cu ft | 27.9 cu ft | Taos |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | 37.9 in | Taos |
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 40.1 in | Crosstrek |
| Length | 176.4 in | 175.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 3,201 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | Not rated | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.5 in | Crosstrek |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | Crosstrek |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Taos |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek AWD $26,995 | Taos S FWD $26,500 | $495 |
| Taos S FWD $26,500 | Crosstrek AWD $26,995 | $495 |
Cost to run
Taos costs $983 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Crosstrek | Taos |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,445 | $27,975 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,239 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $7,432 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,390 | $35,407 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Taos wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Taos | 6% |
| Power | Crosstrek | 3% |
| Space | Taos | 17% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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