Volkswagen Taos MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Taos model year from 2022 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Taos has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl engines; every rated year lands at 31 MPG combined. All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Taos fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $31,274 | 3,378 listings |
| 2025 | 28–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $25,375 | 1,018 listings |
| 2024 | 27–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $21,395 | 1,675 listings |
| 2023 | 28–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $20,900 | 1,251 listings |
| 2022 | 28–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $19,165 | 1,094 listings |
2026 Volkswagen Taos: engines & MPG
The 2026 Taos was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 31 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $31,274 on VehiSales (3,378 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Taos 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2025 Volkswagen Taos: engines & MPG
The 2025 Taos was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 31 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $25,375 on VehiSales (1,018 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Taos 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2024 Volkswagen Taos: engines & MPG
The 2024 Taos was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $21,395 on VehiSales (1,675 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Taos 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2023 Volkswagen Taos: engines & MPG
The 2023 Taos was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 31 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $20,900 on VehiSales (1,251 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Taos 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
2022 Volkswagen Taos: engines & MPG
The 2022 Taos was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 31 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $19,165 on VehiSales (1,094 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Taos 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Taos get?
Every rated Taos year comes in at 31 MPG combined.
What engines does the 2026 Volkswagen Taos have?
The 2026 Taos was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Taos require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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