2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Volkswagen Taos
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 100 to 71.5, on fuel & range.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as a electric and gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Equinox EV AWD,…
2027 Volkswagen Taos
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Taos, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg …
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
Clear winThe Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 100 to 71.5, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Taosoverall 71.5 | 2027 Chevrolet Equinoxoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 33.5 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 71.5 | 100 |
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Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Taos
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Equinox
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen Taos | Chevrolet Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taos | Equinox EV AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 103 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $750 |
| EV range | — | 307 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Taos or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 100 to 71.5, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox scores 100 and the 2027 Volkswagen Taos 71.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Volkswagen Taos or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
2027 Volkswagen Taos: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Equinox: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.