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2026 Volkswagen Taos

4 trims · 7 configurations · SUV

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$16,427

100 for sale · Starting MSRP $26,500 – $35,900

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

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100 live listings from $16,427 · median $30,544

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$26,500

Typical monthly

$525/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2026 Volkswagen Taos trims

  • S FWD

    MSRP
    $26,500
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    28/36
    Horsepower
    174 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.9
    Max towing
    —

  • S AWD

    MSRP
    $28,200
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/33
    Horsepower
    174 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.2
    Max towing
    —

  • SE FWD

    MSRP
    $29,260
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    28/36
    Horsepower
    174 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.9
    Max towing
    —

  • SE AWD

    MSRP
    $30,960
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/33
    Horsepower
    174 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.2
    Max towing
    —

  • SE Black FWD

    MSRP
    $31,510
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    28/36
    Horsepower
    174 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.9
    Max towing
    —

  • SE Black AWD

    MSRP
    $33,210
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/33
    Horsepower
    174 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.2
    Max towing
    —

  • SEL

    MSRP
    $35,900
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/33
    Horsepower
    174 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.2
    Max towing
    —

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
S FWDgas
S AWDgas
SE FWDgas
SE AWDgas
SE Black FWDgas
SE Black AWDgas
SELgas
Fuel type
S FWDregular unleaded
S AWDregular unleaded
SE FWDregular unleaded
SE AWDregular unleaded
SE Black FWDregular unleaded
SE Black AWDregular unleaded
SELregular unleaded
Cylinders
S FWDI4
S AWDI4
SE FWDI4
SE AWDI4
SE Black FWDI4
SE Black AWDI4
SELI4
Displacement
S FWD1.5 L
S AWD1.5 L
SE FWD1.5 L
SE AWD1.5 L
SE Black FWD1.5 L
SE Black AWD1.5 L
SEL1.5 L
Horsepower
S FWD174 hp
S AWD174 hp
SE FWD174 hp
SE AWD174 hp
SE Black FWD174 hp
SE Black AWD174 hp
SEL174 hp
Torque
S FWD184 lb-ft
S AWD184 lb-ft
SE FWD184 lb-ft
SE AWD184 lb-ft
SE Black FWD184 lb-ft
SE Black AWD184 lb-ft
SEL184 lb-ft
Transmission
S FWD8-speed shiftable automatic
S AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SE FWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SE AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SE Black FWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SE Black AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
S FWDfront wheel drive
S AWDall wheel drive
SE FWDfront wheel drive
SE AWDall wheel drive
SE Black FWDfront wheel drive
SE Black AWDall wheel drive
SELall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
S FWDSUV
S AWDSUV
SE FWDSUV
SE AWDSUV
SE Black FWDSUV
SE Black AWDSUV
SELSUV
Doors
S FWD4
S AWD4
SE FWD4
SE AWD4
SE Black FWD4
SE Black AWD4
SEL4
Seating
S FWD5
S AWD5
SE FWD5
SE AWD5
SE Black FWD5
SE Black AWD5
SEL5
Length
S FWD175.9 in
S AWD175.9 in
SE FWD175.9 in
SE AWD175.9 in
SE Black FWD175.9 in
SE Black AWD175.9 in
SEL175.9 in
Width
S FWD72.5 in
S AWD72.5 in
SE FWD72.5 in
SE AWD72.5 in
SE Black FWD72.5 in
SE Black AWD72.5 in
SEL72.5 in
Height
S FWD64.5 in
S AWD65.1 in
SE FWD64.5 in
SE AWD65.1 in
SE Black FWD64.5 in
SE Black AWD65.1 in
SEL65.1 in
Wheelbase
S FWD105.9 in
S AWD105.5 in
SE FWD105.9 in
SE AWD105.5 in
SE Black FWD105.9 in
SE Black AWD105.5 in
SEL105.5 in
Ground clearance
S FWD6.5 in
S AWD7.6 in
SE FWD6.5 in
SE AWD7.6 in
SE Black FWD6.5 in
SE Black AWD7.6 in
SEL7.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
S FWD27.9 cu ft
S AWD24.9 cu ft
SE FWD27.9 cu ft
SE AWD24.9 cu ft
SE Black FWD27.9 cu ft
SE Black AWD24.9 cu ft
SEL24.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
S FWD65.9 cu ft
S AWD60.2 cu ft
SE FWD65.9 cu ft
SE AWD60.2 cu ft
SE Black FWD65.9 cu ft
SE Black AWD60.2 cu ft
SEL60.2 cu ft
Max payload
S FWD937 lbs
S AWD937 lbs
SE FWD937 lbs
SE AWD937 lbs
SE Black FWD937 lbs
SE Black AWD937 lbs
SEL937 lbs
Curb weight
S FWD3,201 lbs
S AWD3,441 lbs
SE FWD3,201 lbs
SE AWD3,441 lbs
SE Black FWD3,201 lbs
SE Black AWD3,441 lbs
SEL3,441 lbs
Fuel tank
S FWD13.2 gal
S AWD14.5 gal
SE FWD13.2 gal
SE AWD14.5 gal
SE Black FWD13.2 gal
SE Black AWD14.5 gal
SEL14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
S FWD31
S AWD28
SE FWD31
SE AWD28
SE Black FWD31
SE Black AWD28
SEL28
City MPG
S FWD28
S AWD25
SE FWD28
SE AWD25
SE Black FWD28
SE Black AWD25
SEL25
Highway MPG
S FWD36
S AWD33
SE FWD36
SE AWD33
SE Black FWD36
SE Black AWD33
SEL33

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2026 Volkswagen Taos FAQ

How much does the 2026 Volkswagen Taos cost?
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos has a starting MSRP of $26,500, ranging up to $35,900 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $26,500; SE from $29,260; SE Black from $31,510; SEL from $35,900. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $16,427.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2026 Volkswagen Taos have?
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos offers up to 65.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2026 Volkswagen Taos safe?
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2026 Volkswagen Taos come in?
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.