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Volkswagen Taos Horsepower & Torque (2022-2027)

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Last Updated 2026-09-02

The Volkswagen Taos is a compact crossover SUV introduced in 2020 for North America, South America, and Russia, positioned below the Tiguan in Volkswagen's lineup.

Powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine, the Taos delivers between 158 horsepower (2024) and 174 horsepower (2025), with a consistent 184 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission options include a 7-speed auto-shift manual or an 8-speed automatic, paired with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (4MOTION, Volkswagen's AWD system).

By 2025, the Taos features an upgraded 8-speed automatic transmission for improved performance.

Scroll down to see the horsepower and torque data below.

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2027 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque

The 2027 Volkswagen Taos horsepower is 174 hp.

The 2027 Volkswagen Taos torque is 184 lb-ft.

2027 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
S SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2027 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
SEL 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
Sport SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
Sport 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2026 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque

The 2026 Volkswagen Taos horsepower is 174 hp.

The 2026 Volkswagen Taos torque is 184 lb-ft.

2026 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
S SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2026 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
SEL 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2025 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque

The Volkswagen Taos is equipped with a 1.5L engine producing 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2025 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
S 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2025 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
SEL 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	174 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2024 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque

The 2024 Volkswagen Taos is equipped with a 1.5L engine producing 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2024 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
S 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Black SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2024 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
SEL 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2023 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos is equipped with a 1.5L engine producing 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.

It features a front-wheel-drive configuration and utilizes a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2023 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
S 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SEL 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2022 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is equipped with a 1.5L engine producing 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.

It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2022 Volkswagen Taos Horsepower And Torque
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
S 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SEL 4MOTION SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SEL SUV	1.5L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm