2023 Volkswagen Taos SE AWD
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos SE AWD is a 158-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 7-speed dsg dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $30,375 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 1750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Taos measures 175.8 inches long on a 105.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,430 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,375 |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,670 |
| Destination Charge | $1,295 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Boost Pressure | 25.9 psi |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, toothed-belt driven, variable intake and exhaust timing, variable intake-valve lift, hydraulic lifters |
| Bore and Stroke | 74.5 x 85.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.4 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.75 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.77 |
| 4th Gear | 0.93 |
| 5th Gear | 0.71 |
| 6th Gear | 0.76 |
| 7th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 2.9 |
| Final Drive | 5.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.3 x 1.0 in. vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.7 x 0.4 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7J alloy |
| Tires Front | 225/50 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in |
| Height | 64.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in |
| Front Track | 61.9 in |
| Rear Track | 60.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 17.7° |
| Departure Angle | 24.8° |
| Cargo Volume | 24.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,430 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.2 in |