Volkswagen Taos MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Volkswagen Taos MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2022 to 2027.
Taos MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 12 configurations of the Taos. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Taos MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Taos configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the Taos Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best Taos version, at 31 MPG combined, ties for 16th with 4 other models of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 16 | Volkswagen Taos | 31 MPG |
What Does a Taos Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Taos, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Taos MPG Questions
Which Taos year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2022 to 2026 Taos holds the top EPA rating at 31 MPG combined (28 city, 36 highway).
Does four-wheel drive hurt Taos fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 Taos, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 30 MPG combined and the best four-wheel drive version at 28 MPG.
Why doesn't my Taos match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 12 ratings for the Taos from 2022 to 2027, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov