2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Volkswagen Taos
The Volkswagen Taos wins clearly, 92.6 to 83.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
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 Volkswagen Taos
Clear winThe Volkswagen Taos wins clearly, 92.6 to 83.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Taosoverall 92.6 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 83.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 70.2 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 79.2 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 91.8 | 95 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 67.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 92.6 | 83.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Volkswagen Taos: base trim S FWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Volkswagen Taos wins
- It lists 18 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It is rated 30 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,250 against $3,200).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It makes 285 hp against 174.
- It turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 184.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,500 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI (EA211) | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | TSI | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 174 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.24 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 64.5 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 176 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 72.5 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 65.9 cu-ft | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27.9 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.5 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.8 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.9 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,206 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,206 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,365 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 937 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | torsion beam with coil springs, telescopic dampers | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | rack and pinion, electric power assist | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.1 ft | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | electro-mechanical | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 272 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/55 R17 | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | myVW | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.2 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
57 features · differences first, then sharedSafety19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go | std | — |
| IQ.DRIVE • Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | std | — |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | std | — |
| Rear Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | std | — |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | std | — |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | std | — |
| Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust | std | — |
| Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency) | std | — |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | — | std |
| Intelligent Crash Response System | std | — |
| Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights) | std | — |
| Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance) | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| myVW w/ available Wi-Fi | std | — |
| 6-speaker sound system | std | — |
| Bluetooth connectivity | std | — |
| Composition Media MIB3 infotainment w/ 8-inch display, AM/FM/HD Radio, media player, and voice control | std | — |
| Leatherette-wrapped, heated multifunction steering wheel | std | — |
| SiriusXM w/ 360L | std | — |
| USB-C ports: 2 front (data and charge) | std | — |
| Volkswagen Digital Cockpit w/ 8-inch display | std | — |
| Wireless App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink) w/ multi-phone pairing capability | std | — |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| KESSY keyless access with push-button start | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual HVAC | std | — |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual driver seat | std | — |
| Cloth seats | std | — |
Interior1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Leatherette-wrapped, heated multifunction steering wheel | std | — |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Premium LED projector headlights w/ LED DRLs, all-weather lights | std | — |
| 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels w/ all-season tires | std | — |
| 18-inch five-spoke machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires | std | — |
| Black roof rails | std | — |
| Heated front washer nozzles | std | — |
| LED taillights and LED rear license plate lighting | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors | std | — |
| Rain-sensing wipers | std | — |
| Automatic headlights w/ "Coming Home/Leaving Home" feature | std | — |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4Motion all-wheel drive | std | — |
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Driving Mode Selection | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Taos
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen TaosS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,500 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $26,500 – $35,900 9 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taos | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $3,200 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Taos or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
The Volkswagen Taos wins clearly, 92.6 to 83.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volkswagen Taos scores 92.6 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 83.4. 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 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Volkswagen Taos: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Volkswagen Taos and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Volkswagen Taos wins: it lists 18 standard driver-assist features against 3, is rated 30 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,250 against $3,200). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it makes 285 hp against 174 and turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 184. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.