The 2022 Volkswagen Taos fills in a gap between the larger Tiguan and a forthcoming subcompact crossover that other automakers already offer.
Similarly, the Chevrolet Trailblazer slots between the Equinox compact crossover and Trax subcompact crossover, and is better looking and better equipped than either.
Same with the Mazda CX-30 and the CX-5 compact and diminutive CX-3; it’s the handling leader.
The Hyundai Kona squeezes between the Tucson compact and Venue subcompact, but with more pluck, style, and an available electric model.
The Kia Seltos gives off a European vibe and has good standard features, and the Jeep Compass soldiers on without any of the off-road leanings of the larger Cherokee and smaller Renegade.
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The spacious 2022 Volkswagen Taos is one of the roomiest in the class and comes with good standard convenience features. |
The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a stylish but underpowered subcompact crossover. |
The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain. |
The 2021 Jeep Compass skimps on safety and seat comfort, but delivers crossover utility in a compact footprint. |
The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is great-looking, spacious, and more polished and fun-to-drive than other compact competitors, but it’s a step behind in value and features. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $22,995 | $19,000 | $20,500 | $24,495 | $21,990 | $22,050 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 25 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small SUV 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicles | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| S FWD | FWD 4-Door L | SE Automatic FWD | Sport FWD | LX IVT AWD | 2.5 S FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2021 Hyundai Kona | 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2021 Jeep Compass | 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2021 Kia Seltos | 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2021 Mazda CX-30 | |
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