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2026 Volkswagen Taos: Performance & Driving
Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.
Performance
published performance-related specifications for 2026 Volkswagen Taos include S 174 hp AWD 8-speed automatic, S 174 hp FWD 8-speed automatic, SE 174 hp AWD 8-speed automatic, SE 174 hp FWD 8-speed automatic, SE Black 174 hp AWD 8-speed automatic, and SE Black 174 hp FWD 8-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The governed output figures to compare are S ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp, S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp, SE ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp, SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp, SE Black ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp, and SE Black ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Volkswagen Taos version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Documented details
- S ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp
- S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp
- SE ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp
- SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp
- SE Black ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp
- SE Black ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp
- SEL ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 174 hp
Questions about Performance & Driving
What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Volkswagen Taos?
The documented engine output by version is S: 174 hp, SE: 174 hp, SE Black: 174 hp, and SEL: 174 hp. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.
Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.