Volkswagen Taos Specs

2024 Volkswagen Taos
 

The Volkswagen Taos performance makes it the ideal mid-size SUV to handle everything from winter weather to summer adventures while making your daily driving in Des Moines and Waukee a breeze! The Volkswagen Taos specs say it all: This is a turbocharged force with available 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive, built for action while providing everything you and your family need for safe and comfortable rides. Take a look at the Volkswagen Taos engine and the aerodynamic Volkswagen Taos exterior with Volkswagen of Des Moines, then choose your favorite VW Taos trim

 

2024 Volkswagen Taos Specs: Horsepower & Torque

The turbocharged Volkswagen Taos engine provides the horsepower and torque you need for navigating West Des Moines while still remaining efficient. Available 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive makes it easier to grip the road when rain and snow make it slippery, making every ride stable and secure. The Volkswagen Taos maximum engine output is: 

  • 158 hp @ 5500 rpm
  • 184 lb-ft @ 1750–4000 rpm

2024 Volkswagen Taos MPG Ratings

Efficiency is a big deal for IA drivers looking to save money at the gas pump. Once again the Volkswagen Taos engine delivers. You’ll get slightly better fuel economy with the front-wheel drive model, but both Volkswagen Taos drivetrains and the aerodynamic Volkswagen Taos exterior are clean-driving. Let’s dive deeper into the Volkswagen Taos specs: 

Front-Wheel Drive

  • Engine: 1.5L 4-cylinder engine
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic 
  • Fuel Economy: EPA-estimated 28 mpg city/36 mpg highway/31 mpg combined

4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive 

  • Engine: 1.5L 4-cylinder engine
  • Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
  • Fuel Economy: EPA-estimated 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway/27 mpg combined 

The 13.2-gallon fuel tank keeps the VW Taos on the go for up to 422 miles, making for fewer stops along the way. 

2024 Volkswagen Taos Performance Features

While the attractive Volkswagen Atlas exterior helps it glide along with ease, that’s not the only Volkswagen Taos performance feature working for you. Other features include: 

  • Engine Start-Stop System
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Volkswagen IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance features
  • 4MOTION® with Active Control, including Snow Mode, On-Road Mode, Off-Road Mode, and Off-Road Custom Mode

Learn More About the Volkswagen Taos in Johnston

The Volkswagen Taos performance makes for happy driving no matter where your destination may be! See what else the VW Taos has to offer, like its sophisticated interior, when you visit the VW information hub at Volkswagen of Des Moines. We have all the latest information about Volkswagen vehicles and their features. You’re also welcome to contact us with your questions. 

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