The 2026 Volkswagen Taos is 176″ long, 72.8″ wide and 64.6″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,303 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen Taos generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | 176″ | 72.8″ | 64.6″ | 105.9″ | 3,303 lb |
Taos year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 176″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2025 | 176″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2024 | 176″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2023 | 176″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2022 | 176″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 2 |
Taos on the used market
In 156 Taos listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2022–2026 car is the most common: 156 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $19,369. ForCar visitors have decoded 116 Taos VINs; the most checked model years are 2024, 2025 and 2022.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | 156 | 100% | $19,369 | 46,767 mi |
Will a Taos fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 902 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.8″ | 70.9″ | +1.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.9″ | 103.9″ | +2.0″ |
| Curb weight | 3,303 lb | 3,291 lb | +12 lb |
Taos against its rivals
Next to the Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Honda CR-V, the Taos is the lightest and the narrowest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Taos (this car) | 2026 | 176″ | 72.8″ | 3,303 lb |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2027 | 181.9″ | 73.2″ | 3,832 lb |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2026 | 174.8″ | 74″ | 4,385 lb |
| Honda CR-V | 2026 | 184.6″ | 73.6″ | 3,580 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Taos bigger than the 2025?
No. The 2026 and 2025 Taos are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Taos or the Toyota RAV4?
The 2027 Toyota RAV4 is 5.9″ longer and 529 lb heavier than the 2026 Taos.
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