Volkswagen Taos vs Toyota Grand Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$24,155 | MSRP$43,320 |
Listings3937 | Listings124 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryOffering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new midsize SUV takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and the automaker’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate three-row SUV threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.9 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3175 lbs | Curb Weight4300 lbs |
Height64.4 in | Height72.1 in |
Length175.8 in | Length201.4 in |
Width72.5 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase116.1 in |
Maximum Payload937 lbs | Maximum Payload1245 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,155 | $43,320 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Offering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment. | If you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new midsize SUV takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and the automaker’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate three-row SUV threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 28 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.9 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3175 lbs | 4300 lbs |
Height | 64.4 in | 72.1 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 201.4 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 937 lbs | 1245 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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