2022 Volkswagen Taos dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
175.8in long
- 14 ft 7.8 in. 4.47 m.
- 72.5 in wide, 64.4 in tall. 3,175 lb.
- S FWD.
- Subcompact SUV.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD, SE FWD, SEL FWD | 175.8 in | 72.5 in | 72.5 in | 64.4 in | 105.9 in | 6.4 in | 37.6 ft |
| S 4MOTION AWD, SE 4MOTION AWD, SEL 4MOTION AWD | 175.8 in | 72.5 in | 72.5 in | 64.4 in | 105.9 in | 6.6 in | 37.6 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight | GVWR | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD, SE FWD, SEL FWD | 3,175 lb | 4,112 lb | 937 lb |
| S 4MOTION AWD, SE 4MOTION AWD, SEL 4MOTION AWD | 3,430 lb | 4,367 lb | 937 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Passenger volume | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD, SE FWD, SEL FWD | 27.9 cu ft | 65.9 cu ft | 99.5 cu ft | 40.1 in | 37.9 in | 40.7 in to 53.4 in | 39.8 in |
| S 4MOTION AWD, SE 4MOTION AWD, SEL 4MOTION AWD | 24.9 cu ft | 60.2 cu ft to 65.9 cu ft | 99.5 cu ft | 40.1 in | 37.9 in | 40.7 in to 53.4 in | 39.8 in |
Weight
- Curb weight
- 3,175 lb
- Kilograms
- 1,440 kg
- US tons
- 1.6 tons
S FWD. All trims: 3,175 lb to 3,430 lb.
Heavier than 8% of 158 SUVs (2022).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 88.2 in | 35.8 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 112.2 in | 47.8 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 64.2 in | 83.8 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 112.2 in | 107.8 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 23.5 in | 19.6 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 35.5 in | 19.6 in |
Your garage
Second car
Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.
- Yes. 88.2 in spare length. 35.8 in each side.
- Door: 35.5 in spare width. 19.6 in above the roof.
Size class
Subcompact SUV.
Longer than 19% of 154 SUVs (2022).
Median of 154 SUVs (2022): 188.0 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 27.9 cu ft. More than 64% of 162 SUVs (2022).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Taos | Cargo, seats up | vs Taos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 180.5 in | +4.7 in | 37.5 cu ft | +9.6 cu ft |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 179.0 in | +3.2 in | 23.4 cu ft | -4.5 cu ft |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 176.5 in | +0.7 in | 15.9 cu ft | -12.0 cu ft |
| Kia Sportage | 176.4 in | +0.6 in | 30.7 cu ft | +2.8 cu ft |
| Volkswagen Taos | 175.8 in | - | 27.9 cu ft | - |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | 175.6 in | about the same | 26.5 cu ft | -1.4 cu ft |
| Mazda CX-30 | 173.0 in | -2.8 in | 20.2 cu ft | -7.7 cu ft |
| Nissan Rogue Sport | 172.8 in | -3.0 in | 22.9 cu ft | -5.0 cu ft |
| Toyota C-HR | 172.6 in | -3.2 in | 19.1 cu ft | -8.8 cu ft |
Legroom and headroom
S FWD.
- Front legroom
- 40.1 inMore than 11% of 159 SUVs (2022).
- Rear legroom
- 37.9 inMore than 41% of 155 SUVs (2022).
- Front headroom
- 40.7 in to 53.4 in
- Rear headroom
- 39.8 inMore than 79% of 156 SUVs (2022).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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