Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in vs Volkswagen Taos
Overview | |
MSRP$33,075 | MSRP$23,495 |
Listings377 | Listings2895 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryCar companies are becoming SUV companies. People want crossovers, and automakers are fleshing out their lineups to meet customer demand. One of the latest new models to join the mix is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos. Bigger than most small SUVs but smaller than most compact SUVs, the Taos is a tweener that should prove appealing to people seeking space and utility at an affordable price. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City117 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.5L 158 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City117 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.4 cu ft | Cargo Space27.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3909 lbs | Curb Weight3175 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height64.4 in |
Length180.5 in | Length175.8 in |
Width85.6 in | Width72.5 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload937 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,075 | $23,495 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Car companies are becoming SUV companies. People want crossovers, and automakers are fleshing out their lineups to meet customer demand. One of the latest new models to join the mix is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos. Bigger than most small SUVs but smaller than most compact SUVs, the Taos is a tweener that should prove appealing to people seeking space and utility at an affordable price. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 117 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 117 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.4 cu ft | 27.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3909 lbs | 3175 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 175.8 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 72.5 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 937 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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