2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2024 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

2025 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,600 to $35,000
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Taos

2024 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $23,995 to $33,515
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MPG - City Info not available 24 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 183.2 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Equinox offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Taos. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Equinox and the Volkswagen Taos.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Equinox is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Taos.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Equinox is much wider than the Volkswagen Taos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Chevrolet Equinox, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taos.

Performance
The Chevrolet Equinox has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Equinox does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Taos.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Equinox and the Volkswagen Taos. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Chevrolet Equinox as you will in the Volkswagen Taos.