1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
Valve configuration
16V
Engine Output
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
28 mpg
MPG (combined)
31 mpg
MPG (highway)
36 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
87
Legroom
Front legroom
40.1 in
Second-row legroom
37.9 in
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$25,495
Suspension
Front suspension type
strut
Rear suspension type
torsion beam
Tires
Tire size
215/55
Transmission
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
automatic
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3181 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3181 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
17 in
Wheel material
alloy
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety11 std · 0 opt
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) w/ Stop & Go
IQ.DRIVE suite w/ Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection), Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) w/ Stop & Go, Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance), and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency)
Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
Rearview Camera
3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
Intelligent Crash Response System
Volkswagen Car-Net w/ available Wi-Fi
4-speaker sound system
App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink)
Bluetooth connectivity
Composition Color MIB3 infotainment w/ 8-inch display, AM/FM/HD Radio, and media player
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Taos. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos S?
The manufacturer lists $25,495 for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos S. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.