What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (Taos 4MOTION) uses 8.4 L/100 km combined (9.4 city, 7.2 highway).
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2026 Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 8.4 L/100 km
- City 9.4 · Hwy 7.2
The 2026 Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 1 configuration are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION available with all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION?
Yes. Transport Canada has published 1 safety recall covering the 2026 or newer Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION. The list, with what to do, is in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 6.5/10. It ranks #109 of 283 SUV models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION?
The closest matches by body style and price are the BMW X2 xDrive28i, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC SUV, Acura ADX and Subaru Outback. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not verified
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
8.4 L/100 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy9.4 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy7.2 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy8.4 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score6.5/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | Taos 4MOTION |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic (AS8) |
| Drivetrain | — |
| City (NRCan) | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 8.4 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 198 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: Taos 4MOTION, $2,607/yr · $13,036 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Volkswagen warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-191 safety recall on file for the 2026 Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION.
Fuel SystemThe wiring harness to the fuel pressure sensor may be too short.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness to the fuel pressure sensor may be too short. As a result, the sensor could dislodge or separate from the fuel tank in a rear crash and cause a fuel leak.
Safety Risk
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an extension for the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness.
Filed under Taos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Earlier model years · 2025: 2 · 2024: 1
Fuel SystemThe wiring harness to the fuel pressure sensor may be too short.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness to the fuel pressure sensor may be too short. As a result, the sensor could dislodge or separate from the fuel tank in a rear crash and cause a fuel leak.
Safety Risk
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an extension for the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness.
Filed under Taos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Lights And InstrumentsA software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, gear selection indicators, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.
Safety Risk
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software. The dealer will replace the instrument cluster, as necessary.
Filed under Taos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe year of manufacture listed on the compliance label is incorrect.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the year of manufacture listed on the compliance label is incorrect. Canadian regulations require the month and year of the vehicle's date of manufacture to be listed on the compliance label.
Safety Risk
This error could cause confusion when trying to identify the model year of the vehicle using the compliance label.
Corrective Actions
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an overlay (label) on the compliance label.
Filed under Taos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
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Against the competition
Taos 4MOTION vs rivals
The Volkswagen Taos 4MOTION leads in 2 of 4 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Starting MSRPOutback$40,895
- Combined fuel useTaos 4MOTION8.4 L/100 kmTaos 4MOTION: #1 of 5
- Max powerOutback260 hp
- Vehonix efficiency scoreTaos 4MOTION6.5/10Taos 4MOTION: #1 of 5
BMW · 2026
X2 xDrive28i
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 8.4 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.5/10
Mercedes-Benz · 2026
GLA 250 4MATIC SUV
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 8.4 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.5/10
Acura · 2026
ADX
From $46,080
- Combined
- 8.5 L
- Power
- 190 hp
- Seats
- 5
Where it beats the Taos 4MOTION
- AWD available
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Subaru · 2026
Outback
From $40,895
- Combined
- 8.5 L
- Power
- 260 hp
- Vx score
- 6.4/10
Where it beats the Taos 4MOTION
- AWD available
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
| Spec | VolkswagenTaos 4MOTIONThis car | BMWX2 xDrive28i | Mercedes-BenzGLA 250 4MATIC SUV | AcuraADX | SubaruOutback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | — | — | — | $46,080 | $40,895 |
| Combined fuel use | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 9.4 / 7.2 | 9.7 / 6.9 | 9.4 / 7.1 | 9.1 / 7.7 | 9.3 / 7.5 |
| Max power | — | — | — | 190 hp | 260 hp |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | No | No | No | AWD available | AWD available |
| Drivetrains | — | — | — | AWD | AWD |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Recalls this model year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
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