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GMC Terrain vs Volkswagen Taos

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 GMC Terrain

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2027 Volkswagen Taos

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Overview

SpecGMC TerrainElevationVolkswagen TaosS
Selected trimElevationS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecGMC TerrainElevationVolkswagen TaosS
MSRP$30,400$26,500 (best)
Lowest listing price$19,599 (best)$20,384
Median listing price$26,831$20,384 (best)
Highest listing price$44,130$20,384 (best)
For sale now8 (best)1

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC TerrainElevationVolkswagen TaosS
Combined MPG—30 MPG (best)
City MPG—27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—35 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14.8 gal (best)13.2 gal

Performance

SpecGMC TerrainElevationVolkswagen TaosS
Horsepower175 hp (best)174 hp
Torque184 lb-ft184 lb-ft
Engine size1.5 L1.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecGMC TerrainElevationVolkswagen TaosS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume63.5 cu ft65.9 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs (best)—
Payload1,404 lbs (best)937 lbs
Curb weight3,446 lbs3,206 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.8 in6.5 in (best)
Wheelbase107.5 in (best)105.9 in
Length181 in (best)175.9 in
Width74.5 in (best)72.5 in
Height65.8 in (best)64.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC TerrainElevationVolkswagen TaosS
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimGMC TerrainVolkswagen Taos
1

Elevation

$30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$26,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Elevation

$32,400 MSRP

S

$28,200 MSRP

3

AT4

$39,100 MSRP

Sport

$27,400 MSRP

4

Denali

$42,200 MSRP

Sport

$29,100 MSRP

5—

Sport 4MOTION

$29,100 MSRP

6—

SE

$29,290 MSRP

7—

SE

$30,990 MSRP

8—

SE Black

$31,540 MSRP

9—

SE Black

$33,240 MSRP

10—

SEL

$35,900 MSRP

Live inventory

GMC Terrain8 for sale

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GMC Terrain vs Volkswagen Taos FAQ

Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2027 Volkswagen Taos on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Volkswagen Taos starts lower at $26,500. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $19,599. Live Volkswagen Taos listings start at $20,384.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,500).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on horsepower in this comparison (175).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).