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2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 27–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos at a glance
The 2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 27–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 31 MPG, was reached in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 28–30 MPG | $2,180–$2,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 28–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 28–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,090–$2,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 28–31 MPG | $2,100–$2,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 28–31 MPG | $2,100–$2,370 | First year |
What the 2027 Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$182
$2,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.63
Per 100 miles
$14.53
Five years
$10,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$10more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Volkswagen Taos MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,180, $70 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
2026 Volkswagen Taos MPG
28–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,330/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,110.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,110 |
| 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
2025 Volkswagen Taos MPG
28–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,330/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,090 to $2,110, $20 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,110 |
| 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
2024 Volkswagen Taos MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,090–$2,410/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,100 to $2,090, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,090 |
| 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,410 |
2023 Volkswagen Taos MPG
28–31 MPG · $2,100–$2,370/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,100.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,100 |
| 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
2022 Volkswagen Taos MPG
28–31 MPG · $2,100–$2,370/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,100 |
| 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $2,960
- Washington $2,750
- New York $2,180
- Florida $2,060
- Texas $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2022-2027* (1st gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos get?
EPA rates the 2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos at 27–31 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 31 MPG (28 city, 36 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 31 MPG, in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The lowest top rating, 30 MPG, was in 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2027 Volkswagen Taos?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Volkswagen Taos per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,310 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Volkswagen Taos 100 miles?
About $14.53 per 100 miles for the Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $15.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen Taos more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 27 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Taos 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $10 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen Taos different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,180, $70 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Volkswagen Taos for that year.