2021 Volkswagen Golf vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos

2021 Volkswagen Golf

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2022 Volkswagen Taos

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1.4T TSI Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Golf 1.4T TSI Automatic	29	36	$23,035	$23,995
Golf 1.4T TSI Manual	29	39	$22,267	$23,195
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG	24	32	$36,235	$37,745
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual	23	30	$35,467	$36,945
Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG	24	32	$28,315	$29,495
Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual	23	30	$27,547	$28,695
Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG	24	32	$32,127	$33,465
Golf GTI 2.0T SE Manual	23	30	$31,358	$32,665

2022 Volkswagen Taos

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Invoice Price

$23,035

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,995

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$400 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 VW Golf TSI compels shoppers for its overall value, but the GTI is a hole in one.

The spacious 2022 Volkswagen Taos is one of the roomiest in the class and comes with good standard convenience features.

TCC Likes

6-speed manual
7-speed dual-clutch automatic
228-hp turbo-4

Spacious small crossover
Roomy back seats
Standard digital cockpit

TCC Dislikes

Small touchscreen
Aged tech
Limited Golf options

Automatic emergency braking is not standard
Apple CarPlay is not standard
Automatic emergency braking is not standard

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

167.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

53.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3012

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.07

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen Golf

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Volkswagen Golf

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