Volkswagen Taos alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Volkswagen Taos, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Volkswagen Taos and are good next research steps.

from $25,000

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Price : 25,000 - 37,000 $
Body Type : Hatchback, i-ACTIV AWD Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic, Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 27 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 186 - 310 lb-ft
Model : Mazda3 Hatchback
Modell : 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD, 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD, 2.5 S Auto FWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD, 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD, 2.5 S Auto FWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,086 - 3,397 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.7 - 13.2 gal
Length : 175.6 in.
Width : 70.7 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

only slightly cheaper
barely more efficient
markedly more power
marginally lighter

from $22,000

Volkswagen Jetta

Price : 22,000 - 29,000 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 158 HP
FuelEconomy City : 29 - 30 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 40 - 41 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 184 lb-ft
Model : Jetta
Modell : SE Auto, SEL Auto, S Auto, Sport Auto
Trim Level : SE Auto, SEL Auto, S Auto, Sport Auto
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,012 - 3,071 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 14.1 cu. ft.
Length : 186.5 in.
Width : 70.8 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Volkswagen

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Quick data check: Volkswagen Jetta

barely cheaper
very slightly more efficient
very slightly lighter

from $27,000

Ford Maverick

Price : 27,000 - 40,800 $
Body Type : SuperCrew
Engine Type : Gasoline,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Front Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 250 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 155 - 280 lb-ft
Model : Maverick
Modell : XLT AWD SuperCrew, LARIAT AWD SuperCrew, Lobo High AWD SuperCrew, Tremor AWD SuperCrew, XL AWD SuperCrew, XL FWD SuperCrew, XLT FWD SuperCrew
Trim Level : XLT AWD SuperCrew, LARIAT AWD SuperCrew, Lobo High AWD SuperCrew, Tremor AWD SuperCrew, XL AWD SuperCrew, XL FWD SuperCrew, XLT FWD SuperCrew
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,685 - 3,892 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.8 - 16.5 gal
Length : 199.7 - 200.7 in.
Width : 72.6 in.
Height : 68 - 69 in.
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Maverick

a bit cheaper
moderately lighter
noticeably more power

from $30,000

GMC Terrain

Price : 30,000 - 32,000 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Front Wheel
Power HP : 175 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 275 lb-ft
Model : Terrain
Modell : AWD 4dr Elevation, FWD 4dr Elevation
Trim Level : AWD 4dr Elevation, FWD 4dr Elevation
Curb weight : 3,446 - 3,598 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.8 - 15.6 gal
Length : 181 in.
Width : 74.5 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : GMC

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Quick data check: GMC Terrain

noticeably cheaper
only slightly lighter
only slightly more power

from $28,300

Honda Accord Sedan

Price : 28,300 - 30,600 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 192 HP
FuelEconomy City : 29 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 192 lb-ft
Model : Accord Sedan
Modell : LX CVT, SE CVT
Trim Level : LX CVT, SE CVT
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,239 - 3,280 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 16.7 cu. ft.
Length : 195.7 in.
Width : 73.3 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Accord Sedan

slightly cheaper
barely lighter
somewhat more power
only slightly more efficient

from $29,000

Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid

Price : 29,000 - 32,000 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 200 HP
FuelEconomy City : 50 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 47 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 232 lb-ft
Model : Civic Sedan Hybrid
Modell : Sport CVT, Sport Touring CVT
Trim Level : Sport CVT, Sport Touring CVT
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,208 - 3,252 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 10.6 gal
Trunk Volume : 14.8 cu. ft.
Length : 184 in.
Width : 70.9 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid

noticeably cheaper
only slightly lighter
visibly more power
clearly more efficient

Direct comparisons

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Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid

Volkswagen Taos

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