How much does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos cost?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos has a starting MSRP of $24,155, ranging up to $34,535 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $24,155; SE from $28,925; SEL from $34,535. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $16,427.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos have?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos offers up to 65.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos safe?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos come in?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2023 Volkswagen Taos

3 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

From live listings

$16,427

100 for sale · Starting MSRP $24,155 – $34,535

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

Volkswagen Taos for sale

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

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Pricing

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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)

$24,155

Typical monthly

$478/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 2023 Volkswagen Taos trims

S
3 configurations
MSRP
$24,155 – $26,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/36
Horsepower
158 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
65.9
Max towing
—
SE
3 configurations
MSRP
$28,925 – $30,375
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/36
Horsepower
158 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
65.9
Max towing
—
SEL
2 configurations
MSRP
$34,535
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/32
Horsepower
158 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
60.2
Max towing
—

Compare 2023 Volkswagen Taos trim specifications
Spec	S3 configurations	SE3 configurations	SEL2 configurations
MSRP	$24,155 – $26,495	$28,925 – $30,375	$34,535
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	28/36	28/36	25/32
Horsepower	158 hp	158 hp	158 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Engine	1.5L I4 gas	1.5L I4 gas	1.5L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	65.9	65.9	60.2
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sgas
SEgas
SELgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
SELregular unleaded
Cylinders: SI4
SEI4
SELI4
Displacement: S1.5 L
SE1.5 L
SEL1.5 L
Horsepower: S158 hp
SE158 hp
SEL158 hp
Torque: S184 lb-ft
SE184 lb-ft
SEL184 lb-ft
Transmission: S8-speed shiftable automatic
SE8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
SELall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SSUV
SESUV
SELSUV
Doors: S5
SE5
SEL5
Seating: S5
SE5
SEL5
Length: S175.8 in
SE175.8 in
SEL175.8 in
Width: S72.5 in
SE72.5 in
SEL72.5 in
Height: S64.4 in
SE64.4 in
SEL64.6 in
Wheelbase: S105.9 in
SE105.9 in
SEL105.5 in
Ground clearance: S6.4 in
SE6.4 in
SEL7.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S27.9 cu ft
SE27.9 cu ft
SEL24.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: S65.9 cu ft
SE65.9 cu ft
SEL60.2 cu ft
Max payload: S937 lbs
SE937 lbs
SEL937 lbs
Curb weight: S3,181 lbs
SE3,181 lbs
SEL3,419 lbs
Fuel tank: S13.2 gal
SE13.2 gal
SEL14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S31
SE31
SEL28
City MPG: S28
SE28
SEL25
Highway MPG: S36
SE36
SEL32

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SE	SEL
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L
Horsepower	158 hp	158 hp	158 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5
Length	175.8 in	175.8 in	175.8 in
Width	72.5 in	72.5 in	72.5 in
Height	64.4 in	64.4 in	64.6 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in	105.9 in	105.5 in
Ground clearance	6.4 in	6.4 in	7.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	27.9 cu ft	27.9 cu ft	24.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	65.9 cu ft	65.9 cu ft	60.2 cu ft
Max payload	937 lbs	937 lbs	937 lbs
Curb weight	3,181 lbs	3,181 lbs	3,419 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	31	31	28
City MPG	28	28	25
Highway MPG	36	36	32

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