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Volkswagen Taos Dimensions & Cargo Space – Space Meets Style
The Volkswagen Taos dimensions are a truly special set of numbers and an even more attractive package once you see how they translate in the real world. As the smallest VW SUV, the Taos is the ideal model for those who seek massive agility. Unlike many other compact SUVs, however, the 2025 Taos makes no compromise on interior space or equipment. It's an awesome offering of versatility and satisfaction, and you can discover it today at DARCARS Volkswagen Fairfax.
Explore the full dimensions of the latest Volkswagen Taos with our guide below. We cover the measurements for both the exterior and interior. Once you've had a taste of the Taos, feel how refined, spacious, and advanced it is by visiting us for a test drive.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Dimensions at a Glance
- The Volkswagen Taos is a compact crossover SUV with seating for five occupants
- Exterior measurements can depend on the drivetrain; for example, the Taos is 64.5 inches tall with FWD and 65.1 inches tall with 4MOTION AWD
- Interior measurements can also depend on the drivetrain and the presence of a sunroof; for example, the Taos with FWD has more cargo space, and the Taos with a sunroof has less passenger room
- Visit DARCARS Volkswagen Fairfax to experience its size and dimensions in person today
Volkswagen Taos Dimensions: Exterior Measurements
The VW Taos dimensions classify the model as a small SUV. It rides on a single-unit chassis and frame, known as a "unibody," for optimum smoothness and dynamic handling. In other words, the Taos is a compact crossover SUV.
How compact is it? The Volkswagen Taos dimensions, on the outside, involve a 105.9-inch wheelbase at the core, surrounded by a 175.9-inch long, 72.5-inch wide (not including mirrors), and 64.5-inch tall body. If you include the mirrors, the Taos is an 82.6-inch wide SUV. The Volkswagen Taos height and wheelbase vary depending on your choice of FWD or 4MOTION AWD. The 64.5-inch height and 105.9-inch wheelbase mentioned above arrive in an FWD VW Taos; opting for 4MOTION AWD makes it measure 65.1 inches in height and 105.5 inches in wheelbase.
The 2025 Taos dimensions make more parking opportunities open up wherever you go; they also make U-turns and three-point-turns a breeze, as the Taos has a turning circle just 35 feet in diameter. Well-boosted power steering makes these turns even easier.
While many drivers don't think of off-road chops when considering the 2025 Taos, there's more than enough on offer to handle light adventures and the vast majority of campsite paths. We recommend choosing a new Taos with 4MOTION AWD if this sounds appealing, as it has 7.6 inches of ground clearance; FWD Taos models have 6.5 inches of ground clearance, which is a solid amount for puddles and snowy roads.
Although we do not recommend serious off-roading with this SUV, the 4MOTION AWD Volkswagen Taos dimensions include a surprisingly capable 19.7-degree approach, 20.4-degree breakover, and 25.8-degree departure angle. For comparison, hardcore off-road SUVs usually have a breakover angle (which determines the maximum steepness of a hill that your vehicle can cross) of around 25 degrees, which makes the Taos very impressive.
The power of the 2025 Volkswagen Taos is clear. Not only does it offer plentiful city agility and highway stability, but it can also take on different adventures when you need a break from daily life. Get behind the wheel and experience its capability with a test drive at our dealership today.
Volkswagen Taos Dimensions: Interior Space
The height, width, and length of Volkswagen Taos SUVs may accumulate to create a compact frame, but the interior measurements are anything but compact. This spacious SUV can seat five occupants and belies its exterior size with a 99.5 cubic-foot passenger volume. This passenger volume is achieved without a sunroof, but adding one reduces it by only 2.8 cubic feet.
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos cargo space is equally impressive. FWD models offer 27.9 cubic feet of cargo room when all seats are upright and occupied and 65.9 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded. In 4MOTION AWD models, these Volkswagen Taos dimensions are 24.9 cubic feet and 60.2 cubic feet, respectively.
Now, let's get more specific with what measurements you can expect in the front and back. To start, the legroom remains the same across all trims and configurations at 40.1 inches for front-seat occupants and 37.9 inches for backseat passengers. The headroom specs are 40.7 inches in front and 39.8 inches in back without a sunroof, or 39.5 inches and 38.8 inches, respectively, with one. The shoulder room is the same in all variants at 56.5 inches for the front seats and 55.2 inches for the rear seats. Likewise, the hip room is a consistent 53.9 inches in the front and 45.4 inches in the back.
Is There a Volkswagen Taos Seven-Passenger Configuration?
While the 2025 Volkswagen Taos dimensions provide spacious accommodations for five people, this model does not have an available seven-passenger configuration.
However, a similar but larger VW SUV does offer such accommodation: the Atlas. This Volkswagen is a powerful three-row SUV that can be shopped in our new inventory.
Compared to the Taos, the Atlas offers less maneuverability in exchange for a larger seating area. It measures in with larger numbers than almost all Volkswagen Taos dimensions. For example, it is 200.7 inches long and offers up to 96.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Contact us for more details regarding the VW Taos vs. Atlas.
Experience the 2025 VW Taos Today
We're proud to offer the latest Taos, and we'd be happy to take you on a tour of this VW SUV so you can determine if it's the true fit for your lifestyle. If not, we can show you around other Volkswagen SUVs, such as the VW ID.4 EV or Tiguan. Visit DARCARS Volkswagen Fairfax today to take a test drive and explore financing with our team.
FAQ
How much cargo space does the Volkswagen Taos have?
When equipped with FWD, the Volkswagen Taos has 27.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind its second row. You can fold the rear seats to make room for 65.9 cubic feet. In contrast, 4MOTION AWD models start out with 24.9 cubic feet but can extend their trunk space to 60.2 cubic feet. We can present these dimensions in person today.
Featured Customer Review for VW Taos
Bebe Path
11/03/2024
David at the front desk was the BEST, providing the information I needed to help finalize my decision and purchase! A great new team; I am glad my experiences there was a great one! THANKS, Joseph and Bianca, for taking the time to make it awesome!!! I LOVE MY NEW TAOS, not gonna lie, my baby will be deeply missed, Bye-bye, my baby Jetta, it was an incredible 11 years!