Volkswagen Taos vs. the Competition: See How VW's Smallest SUV Stacks Up Against Its Rivals
Subcompact SUVs are great for getting around Simsbury, CT because they're fuel-efficient and easy to maneuver. The new Volkswagen not only offers the efficiency and maneuverability you crave, but it's also fun to drive. Other subcompact crossovers like the Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Trax also get good gas mileage, but they can't match the Taos' all-around value. At Mitchell Volkswagen, we want you to be completely pleased with your next SUV, so we designed the following comparisons to assist you with your choice.
Interior and Exterior
The new Volkswagen Taos has bold lines and sculpted sides that help it stand out from other SUVs in Torrington, CT. An available light bar across the front fascia connects the LED headlights. Inside, the Taos' standard two-tone seats are covered with cloth upholstery, but synthetic or genuine leather are available.
The new Honda HR-V has a similarly boxy roofline as the Taos, but it doesn't offer a light bar across the front. Inside, its minimalist cabin doesn't provide much color variety.
The Chevy Trax has a shapely exterior, but no front light bar is available. The interior is attractive, but basic. Unlike the Taos, the Trax only offers a choice of cloth or synthetic leather seats, with no authentic leather option.
Performance
You'll want an SUV with plenty of get-up-and-go for effortless passing on the highways around Farmington, CT. The new VW Taos features a turbocharged four-cylinder engine cranking out 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. This powerplant provides more than enough zip for daily driving in Avon.
The new Honda HR-V makes do with a 158-horsepower four-cylinder engine producing 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. It's not as quick off the line as the Taos.
The new Chevy Trax's turbocharged three-cylinder engine only generates 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain also lacks oomph compared to the VW Taos' four-cylinder motor.
Technology
The new Volkswagen Taos comes with a slew of standard tech features, including the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. This customizable, high-resolution eight-inch digital instrument cluster displays key data like speed, navigation, and driver-assistance features in your line of sight, so you don't have to look down from the road in New Hartford. Higher trims have a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel.
The new Honda HR-V's standard driver information display is just seven inches long.
The new Chevy Trax offers an eight-inch digital instrument panel, but it's not standard, so you must buy a higher trim to acquire it.
Cargo Space
One of the main reasons SUVs are popular is because they offer more cargo space than cars. The new Volkswagen Taos has ample room for Canton, CT drivers to store suitcases, shopping bags, and sports gear. Front-wheel drive models have 27.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seats and 65.9 cubic feet of room with the rear seats folded. All-wheel drive versions have 60.2 cubic feet of storage room.
The new Honda HR-V only has 55.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the back seats folded down.
The new Chevy Trax has just 54.1 cubic feet of storage room with the rear seats folded.
VW Taos Trim Levels
S
SE
SE Black
SEL
Frequently Asked Questions about the New VW Taos
Volkswagen Taos models with front-wheel drive earn an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined.
The starting MSRP for the new Taos is around $26,500. Range-topping SEL trims start at around $35,900.
Front-wheel drive is standard in the Taos, but 4MOTION all-wheel drive is available in all trims for enhanced traction during challenging weather in Granby, CT.
Despite having a stronger engine, more cargo space, and a longer list of standard tech features than most of its competitors, the new Volkswagen Taos' starting price is only around $25,500 for its base S trim. To experience VW Taos quality and value for yourself, visit Mitchell Volkswagen for a test drive today.
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