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2023 Volkswagen Taos dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

175.8in long

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175.8 in long105.9 in wheelbase64.4 intall72.5 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 171 SUVs (2023).

Dimensions by trim

2023 Volkswagen Taos: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
S FWD, S 4MOTION AWD, SE FWD, SE 4MOTION AWD175.8 in72.5 in72.5 in64.4 in105.9 in6.4 in37.6 ft
SEL 4MOTION AWD175.8 in72.5 in72.5 in65.1 in105.5 in6.4 in37.6 ft
2023 Volkswagen Taos: weight by trim
TrimCurb weightGVWRPayload
S FWD, SE FWD3,181 lb4,118 lb937 lb
S 4MOTION AWD, SE 4MOTION AWD, SEL 4MOTION AWD3,437 lb4,374 lb937 lb
2023 Volkswagen Taos: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
S FWD, SE FWD27.9 cu ft65.9 cu ft99.5 cu ft40.1 in37.9 in40.7 in39.8 in
S 4MOTION AWD, SE 4MOTION AWD24.9 cu ft60.2 cu ft99.5 cu ft40.1 in37.9 in40.7 in39.8 in
SEL 4MOTION AWD24.9 cu ft60.2 cu ft96.7 cu ft40.1 in37.9 in39.5 in to 40.7 in38.8 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,181 lb
Kilograms
1,443 kg
US tons
1.6 tons

S FWD. All trims: 3,181 lb to 3,437 lb.

Heavier than 4% of 168 SUVs (2023).

Garage fit

2023 Volkswagen Taos in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes88.2 in35.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes112.2 in47.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes64.2 in83.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes112.2 in107.8 in
2023 Volkswagen Taos through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes23.5 in19.6 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes35.5 in19.6 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 15% of 171 SUVs (2023).

Median of 171 SUVs (2023): 188.4 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 27.9 cu ft. More than 60% of 174 SUVs (2023).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 Volkswagen Taos and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs TaosCargo, seats upvs Taos
Kia Sportage183.5 in+7.7 in39.6 cu ft+11.7 cu ft
Honda HR-V179.8 in+4.0 in24.4 cu ft-3.5 cu ft
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross179.0 in+3.2 in23.4 cu ft-4.5 cu ft
Subaru Crosstrek176.5 in+0.7 in15.9 cu ft-12.0 cu ft
Volkswagen Taos175.8 in-27.9 cu ft-
Toyota Corolla Cross175.6 inabout the same26.5 cu ft-1.4 cu ft
Chevrolet Trailblazer173.5 in-2.3 in25.3 cu ft-2.6 cu ft
Mazda CX-30173.0 in-2.8 in20.2 cu ft-7.7 cu ft
Kia Seltos172.0 in-3.8 in26.6 cu ft-1.3 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

S FWD.

Front legroom
40.1 inMore than 10% of 172 SUVs (2023).
Rear legroom
37.9 inMore than 39% of 168 SUVs (2023).
Front headroom
40.7 inMore than 72% of 170 SUVs (2023).
Rear headroom
39.8 inMore than 81% of 169 SUVs (2023).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked