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2026 Volkswagen Taos

S FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	312.4 mm
Front brake type	vented disc
Rear brake diameter	271.8 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	electro-mechanical

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	65.9 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	27.9 cu-ft
Total interior volume	99.5 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	6.5 in
Overall height	64.5 in
Overall length	175.9 in
Overall width	72.5 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1498 cc
Fuel injection system	TSI
Engine type (full description)	1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI (EA211)
Valve configuration	DOHC

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
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40.7 in
Second-row headroom	39.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom	40.1 in
Second-row legroom	37.9 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$26,500

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	56.5 in
Second-row shoulder room	55.2 in

Steering

Steering type	rack and pinion, electric power assist
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	35.1 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension type	torsion beam with coil springs, telescopic dampers

Tires

Tire size

215/55 R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.2
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)	3201 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4365 lbs
Payload capacity	937 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety15 std · 0 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go
Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring)
Rear Traffic Alert
Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags
Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
Rearview Camera
3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust
Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency)
Intelligent Crash Response System
Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance)
Tire pressure monitoring system

Infotainment6 std · 0 opt

4-speaker sound system
Bluetooth connectivity
Composition Color MIB3 infotainment w/ 8-inch display, AM/FM/HD Radio, and media player
USB-C ports: 2 front (data and charge)
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit w/ 8-inch display
Wireless App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink) w/ multi-phone pairing capability

Convenience2 std · 0 opt

12-volt outlet
KESSY-Go push-button start

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Manual HVAC

Seating3 std · 0 opt

Heated front seats
6-way manual driver seat
Cloth seats

Interior1 std · 0 opt

Leatherette-wrapped, heated multifunction steering wheel

Exterior8 std · 0 opt

Premium LED projector headlights w/ LED DRLs, all-weather lights
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels w/ all-season tires
18-inch five-spoke machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires
Automatic headlights w/ "Coming Home/Leaving Home" feature
Black roof rails
Heated front washer nozzles
LED taillights and LED rear license plate lighting
Rain-sensing wipers

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

All-wheel drive (4Motion)
Front-wheel drive
Driving Mode Selection

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Common questions about the S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Volkswagen Taos S?

The manufacturer lists $26,500 for the 2026 Volkswagen Taos S. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.