2027 Volkswagen Taos: every answer
9 trims: $26,500 to $35,900.
Key numbers: S FWD, the cheapest trim
- MSRP
- $26,500
- Combined mpg
- 30 mpg
- Horsepower
- 174 hp
- Length
- 175.8 in
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo, seats up
- 27.9 cu ft
26 answers
Fuel and range
- How many mpg does it get?30 mpg combined, S FWD.
- What does a road trip cost?$62 for 500 miles, S FWD.
- What does it cost per mile?79 cents a mile all in, S FWD. Fuel 14 cents.
- Does the IRS mileage rate cover it?No. IRS 76 cents vs 79 cents all in, S FWD.
- Is my mpg normal?Normal: 26 to 35 mpg. EPA 30 combined, S FWD.
- What mpg at my city and highway mix?30.5 mpg at 50% city, S FWD.
- Does it need premium gas?Regular, listed for the S FWD.
- Drive or fly?Drive $224, fly $750, 500 mi each way, 2 people.
- How far does it go on a tank?396 miles per tank, S FWD.
Price and payments
- What is the monthly payment?$533 a month, S FWD, 60 months.
- What is the out-the-door price?$29,722 out the door in Michigan.
- 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $2,684. $2,000 rebate, 60 months.
- How fast does it lose value?Keeps 66% after 3 years (2023 model).
- What changed since last year?+$1,005 base price vs 2025. 2026: no redesign found. Cheapest trim.
Hybrid, EV and AWD
- Is AWD worth it?AWD: +$1,700, -2 mpg. S pair, 6 years.
- What does it cost to own a year?$9,479 a year, all in. S FWD, 12,000 miles, 5 years.
Size and fit
- How big is it?175.8 in long. 3,181 lb.
- Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
- Will it clear the snow?6.4 in of clearance, S FWD.
- Can it make a U-turn?37.6 ft turning circle, S FWD.
Trims and equipment
- What are the trim levels, in order?9 trims, from $26,500. Top: $35,900. MSRP, before options.
- What transmission does it have?8-speed automatic, 9 of 9 trims.
- How long is the warranty?4 years or 50,000 miles, basic cover. Powertrain same as basic.
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