2025 Volkswagen Taos mpg
Combined mpg, S FWD
31mpg
- 28 city, 36 highway.
- Top 5% of 154 SUVs (2025).
- 7 trims: 28 to 31 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| SE FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| SE Black FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
Fuel cost
S FWD, 31 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,239
- Per month
- $103
- Per mile
- 10.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Top trim: SEL 4MOTION AWD. $1,371 a year. $133 more than the S FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.8 | $8.89 |
| 300 miles | 8.3 | $26.67 |
| 500 miles | 13.9 | $44.44 |
| 1,000 miles | 27.8 | $88.89 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $89
- Per year
- $1,074
- Miles a month
- 867
S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 31 mpg good? Yes. Beats 86% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | 31 mpg | |
| 2025 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Buick Encore GX | Preferred FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Seltos | LX AWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | 31 mpg | |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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