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2023 Volkswagen Taos

GermanyEthanol E85FWDSUV

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInterior

Vehicle Details

Year
2023
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Taos
Body Style
SUV
Generation
1st Generation (Type CL)
Doors
4
Fuel
Ethanol E85
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Taos 250TSI (LADM) TipTronic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
150 hp
Power (kW)
110 kW
Torque
250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed
195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement
1,395 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,466 mm (175.8 in)
Width
1,841 mm (72.5 in)
Height
1,636 mm (64.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,689 mm (105.9 in)
Curb weight
1,432 kg (3,157 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,500 - 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,500 - 3,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
74.5 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
80 mm (3.1 in)
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Gear Selector
  • Stick
  • Paddles
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,097 mm (82.6 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Track, Front
1,572 mm (61.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,537 mm (60.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Interior

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volkswagen emblem
162 mm (6.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,890 kg (4,167 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
400 kg (882 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg (882 lb)
Gross Train Weight
2,290 kg (5,049 lb)
Cargo Capacity
458 kg (1,010 lb)
Max Towbar Download
61 kg (134 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
990 kg
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB A1
Volume
498 litres
Trunk Door Opening Height
2,090 mm (82.3 in)
Taos
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
(2,183 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
950 kg (2,094 lb)
SUV
Variant
Taos Standard2021–2026
Taos SUV Generations2 of 3
Year
Powertrain
Taos 250TSI (LADM) TipTronic
Horsepower
150 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed