2025 Volkswagen Taos

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

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Same Generation Reference Photo2026 Model

Official photograph of 2026 model sharing this design generation. Primary illustration above depicts verified 2025 Volkswagen Taos dimensions.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Combined Economy

28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	1.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)
Highway	33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

26V258000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…
Reported April 22, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V185000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…
Reported March 25, 2026. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 3, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 5, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 3, 2026

Data verified: November 3, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2025 Volkswagen Taos have?

1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

Combined fuel economy is 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.