If you’re in the market for a smart, versatile compact crossover SUV in Janesville, WI then you’re in luck because the 2022 Volkswagen Taos at Frank Boucher Volkswagen of Janesville is the SUV that’s just right for you. From its bold styling to the powerful turbocharged base engine with impressive fuel efficiency, this versatile compact SUV ticks all the boxes and then some more. But there’s a popular competitor, namely the 2022 Honda HR-V which falls in the same price segment. Keep reading below to find out how the 2022 VW Taos compares to the 2022 Honda HR-V in the battle of the compact SUVs.
2022 Volkswagen Taos |
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2022 Honda HR-V |
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1.5-liter, inline 4-cylinder turbo-charged TSI engine |
Base Engine | 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine |
4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive |
Drivetrain | Real Time AWDâ„¢ |
8-speed automatic transmission | Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
158 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Horsepower | 141 hp @ 6500 rpm |
184 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm | Torque | 127 lb.-ft. |
28/36 FWD (City/Highway) | EPA Estimated MPG Ratings | 28/34 FWD (city/highway) |
The comparison chart above illustrates how the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and the 2022 Honda HR-V are quite similar to each other when it comes to their FWD fuel economy, but the Taos trumps the Honda HR-V with its 1.5L turbocharged base engine that produces significantly more horsepower and torque while returning better fuel economy on the highway.
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos also gets the advantage of having a Volkswagen Digital Cockpit instead of a traditional instrument cluster. It also boasts Volkswagen IQ. DRIVE® Advanced Drivers Assistance Technology featuring hands-on semi-automated capability - a set of intelligent driving features that are designed to help drivers drive a lot easier on the roads of Janesville and elsewhere. The 2022 VW Taos also features Volkswagen Car-Net mobile app support through which allows drivers to control their Taos from their smartphones.
If you’re interested in learning more about the 2022 VW Tas or taking it out for a test spin around Janesville, WI, then stop by or contact Frank Boucher Volkswagen of Janesville today. You can even fill the form to your right and one of our staff will get back to you!