Will the 2026 Volkswagen Taos clear the snow?
Yes. Clears 6 in of snow.
6.5in of clearance
- 0.5 in to spare.
- 2026 Volkswagen Taos S FWD.
- AWD or 4WD on 4 of 7 trims. This trim: FWD.
- Higher than 15% of 156 SUVs (2026).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +2.5 in | Yes |
| 6 in | +0.5 in | Yes |
| 8 in | -1.5 in | No |
| 10 in | -3.5 in | No |
| 12 in | -5.5 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | FWD | 6.5 | +0.5 in | Yes |
| S 4MOTION AWD | AWD | 6.5 | +0.5 in | Yes |
| SE FWD | FWD | 6.5 | +0.5 in | Yes |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | AWD | 6.5 | +0.5 in | Yes |
| SE Black FWD | FWD | 6.5 | +0.5 in | Yes |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | AWD | 6.5 | +0.5 in | Yes |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
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