2024 Volkswagen Taos: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos gets 27 to 31 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Taos at 31 mpg.
How the Taos ranks in its class
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, the Taos ranks 9th (tied with 4 others) of 40 for combined mileage (31 mpg), 9th (tied with 4 others) of 40 for yearly fuel cost ($2,000 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 10th of 40 for tailpipe CO2 (286 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27.5 mpg, costs $2,300 a year and puts out 327 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 38 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Taos's best version, 10 other models get the same and 213 get less. The 2024 Taos's cheapest version costs $2,000 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 32 cost less, 10 the same and 213 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 9 to 16 of 40)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2024 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Kona FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S1)) #2 | 31 | $2,000 | 284 |
| 9 | 2024 Hyundai Venue | 2024 Venue | 31 | $2,000 | 291 |
| 9 | 2024 Kia Seltos | 2024 Seltos FWD | 31 | $2,000 | 288 |
| 9 | 2024 Volkswagen TaosThis car | 2024 Taos | 31 | $2,000 | 286 |
| 14 | 2024 Buick Encore | 2024 Encore GX FWD (3-cyl 1.3 L) | 30 | $2,100 | 297 |
| 14 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 | 2024 RAV4 | 30 | $2,100 | 292 |
| 16 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 2024 GLC300 | 29 | $2,650 | 311 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Taos, 4-cyl 1.5 L: 28 mpg city, 36 highway, 31 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Taos version is $2,000 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
The Taos against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Taos (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Taos | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2024 Trailblazer FWD | 31 mpg | $2,000 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2024 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Kona Electric Standard Range | 118 MPGe | $650 | not the same measure (MPGe and mpg) | $1,350 less a year | Compare |
| 2024 Hyundai Venue | 2024 Venue | 31 mpg | $2,000 | same figure | same | Compare |
Every version of the 2024 Volkswagen Taos
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Taos | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,000 | 286 | cheapest |
| 2024 Taos 4motion | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-wheel | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,300 | 329 | +$300 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Taos; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Taos puts out 286 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 286 to 329.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Taos: fuel economy score 6 (5 to 6 across versions), greenhouse gas score 6 (5 to 6 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Taos gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2023 | 31 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 31 mpg | 2 | this page | |
| 2025 | 31 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 31 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 31 to 31 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Taos, 4-cyl 1.5 L | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Taos 4motion, 4-cyl 1.5 L | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | -1 mpg |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2024
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV FWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 56 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2024
56 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 17 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
1 of the 56 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Volkswagen Taos (as TAOS). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Taos itself is at 31 mpg.
Other Volkswagen models of 2024
More Volkswagen models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2024 Volkswagen Taos gets the best mileage?
The 2024 Taos with 31 mpg combined (28 city, 36 highway).
How much does a 2024 Volkswagen Taos cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos costs between $2,000 and $2,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Taos at $2,000; the dearest is the 2024 Taos 4motion at $2,300. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Taos get?
2024 Taos 4motion: 27 mpg combined (24 city, 32 highway).
How does the 2024 Volkswagen Taos rank among 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos is 9th of 40 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Kia Niro at 53 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27.5 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Kia Seltos at 31 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Buick Encore at 30 mpg.
Did the Taos change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 2 tested versions and the 2024 model has 2. The best figure went from 31 to 31 mpg (no change).
How did the 2024 Volkswagen Taos do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Volkswagen Taos SUV FWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
56 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (17 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2024 Volkswagen Taos have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Volkswagen Taos: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.