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Volkswagen Taos MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2022–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volkswagen Taos fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volkswagen Taos for 6 model years, 2022 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 27–31 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 28–30 MPG combined and costing $2,180–$2,310 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2022 is the 2026 Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 31 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Volkswagen Taos MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027* (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 28–30 | $2,180–$2,310 |
| 2026 | 28–31 | $2,110–$2,330 |
| 2025 | 28–31 | $2,110–$2,330 |
| 2024 | 27–31 | $2,090–$2,410 |
| 2023 | 28–31 | $2,100–$2,370 |
| 2022 | 28–31 | $2,100–$2,370 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volkswagen Taos generations
1 generations between 2022 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen Taos's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volkswagen Taos run 27–31 MPG across model years 2022 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 28–30 MPG.
Which Volkswagen Taos model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2022, at 31 MPG.
How much does a Volkswagen Taos cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,180–$2,310 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,180.
Has the Volkswagen Taos's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 31 MPG in 2022 to 30 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG less.