2027 Subaru Outback vs 2027 Volkswagen Taos
The Volkswagen Taos edges it, 100 to 96.1, on fuel & range.
2027 Subaru Outback
The 2027 Subaru Outback is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Outback AWD, is EPA-rated at 2…
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
Slight edgeThe Volkswagen Taos edges it, 100 to 96.1, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Taosoverall 100 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 90.9 |
| 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 | 100 | 96.1 |
Volkswagen Taos: model-level data · Subaru Outback: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Taos
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen Taos | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taos | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $2,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Taos or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The Volkswagen Taos edges it, 100 to 96.1, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volkswagen Taos scores 100 and the 2027 Subaru Outback 96.1. 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 Subaru Outback?
2027 Volkswagen Taos: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Subaru Outback: 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.