What does a 2026 Volkswagen Taos cost to run?
S FWD, 31 mpg
$1,239a year in fuel
- 10.3 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $33,932.
- Median SUV: $1,600 a year (156 models, 2026).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $26,500 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $33,932 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $28,200 | 28 mpg | $1,371 | $0.11 | $36,429 |
| SE FWD | $29,260 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $36,692 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $30,960 | 28 mpg | $1,371 | $0.11 | $39,189 |
| SE Black FWD | $31,510 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $38,942 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | $33,210 | 28 mpg | $1,371 | $0.11 | $41,439 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $35,900 | 28 mpg | $1,371 | $0.11 | $44,129 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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