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2026 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison

See how the 2026 Volkswagen Taos and 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Taos 2026

Subcompact SUVs

2026 Volkswagen Taos

$26,500 - $35,900

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Tiguan 2026

$30,805 - $43,085

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About
About
Volkswagen's subcompact SUV got a freshening recently, gaining a few extra horses and a more refined transmission. Unfortunately, capacitive-touch climate controls have replaced the knobs and buttons the Taos used to have. The 1.5-liter turbo four-cy...
 
The redesigned Tiguan, now in its third generation, sees improvements in some areas, but downgrades in others, most notably the usability of its controls. The standard 201-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is energetic, with healthy midrange t...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Agile handling
Green Checkmark Icon Generous rear seat room
Green Checkmark Icon Airy outward views
Green Checkmark Icon Upscale features in the SE
 
Green Checkmark Icon Agile handling
Green Checkmark Icon Comfortable seats in both rows
Green Checkmark Icon Easy to get in and out of
Green Checkmark Icon High-end features for the price
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Distracting capacitive-touch climate controls
 
Red 'X' Icon Overly firm ride
Red 'X' Icon Some unintuitive controls
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

S, SE, SEL, SE Black

 

R-Line, SEL R-Line Turbo, S, SE

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$26,500 - $35,900

 

$30,805 - $43,085

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, FWD

 

AWD, FWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

1.5-liter 4 turbo (174 hp)

 

2-liter 4 turbo (268 hp); 2-liter 4 turbo (201 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

8-speed Automatic

 

8-speed Automatic

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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