Volkswagen Taos 4motion MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Taos 4motion has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2022 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #46 of 151 (70th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #61 of 166 (64th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #83 of 176 (53th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #95 of 194 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #96 of 188 (49th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #27 of 49 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Taos 4motion placed highest in 2027 at #27 of 49, and lowest in 2026 at #96 of 188. It spent 4 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 315 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 318 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 318 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 322 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 323 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 28 → 27 mpg | -1 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 27 → 28 mpg | +1 mpg | 411 gal |
What Taos 4motion fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Volkswagen Taos 4motion burns 411 to 411 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,250 to $2,250 a year in fuel.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 28 mpg the Volkswagen Taos 4motion is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $53 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.