# Volkswagen Taos specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 28-30 - **Drive:** 4WD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2022-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is a small SUV rated at 28-30 mpg combined. Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Volkswagen Taos version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Taos | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 27/35 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 297 g/mi | | Taos 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 25/33 | 28 mpg | $2,400 | 315 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Volkswagen Taos specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 28-30 | | 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 28-31 | | 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 28-31 | | 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-31 | | 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 28-31 | | 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 28-31 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Taos changed over the years? - **2027:** combined mpg went from 28-31 to 28-30. - **2026:** 4WD became available; AWD was dropped. - **2025:** combined mpg went from 27-31 to 28-31. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 28-31 to 27-31. ## What does it cost to run a Taos? The EPA puts the 2027 Volkswagen Taos's fuel cost at **$2,250-$2,400 a year**, against about $2,232 for other current small SUVs: roughly 4% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,625 in fuel. ## Taos vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos get? The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is EPA-rated at 28-30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos have? The 2027 Volkswagen Taos comes with: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with 4WD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Volkswagen Taos? No. In the EPA data from 2022-2027 the Volkswagen Taos has no hybrid version. ### Which Volkswagen Taos year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Volkswagen Taos has the highest combined rating, up to 31 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Volkswagen Taos for a year? About $2,250-$2,400 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Volkswagen Taos? The most efficient 2027 version, the Taos, is rated 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 297-315 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is offered with 4WD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Volkswagen Taos cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,250-$2,400 compares with about $2,232 for other current small SUV models. 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