Compare: Volkswagen Taos 2021 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 158 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Taos

Generation

Taos

Modification (Engine)

1.5T (158 Hp) 4MOTION DSG

Start of production

2021

End of production

2024

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

9.8 kg/Hp, 101.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 160 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

158 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

105.5 Hp/l

Torque

249 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

EA211

Engine displacement

1498 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

74.5 mm

Piston Stroke

85.9 mm

Compression ratio

11.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Engine systems

Start & Stop System
Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1556 kg

Max. weight

2090 kg

Max load

534 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

705 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1705 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Dimensions

Length

4466 mm

Width

1841 mm

Height

1640 mm

Wheelbase

2681 mm

Front track

1572 mm

Rear (Back) track

1544 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

167 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.46 m

Approach angle

17.7°

Departure angle

24.8°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

18.5°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

7 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 312.42x25.4 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 271.78x10.16 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

225/55 R17; 225/50 R18; 225/45 R19

Wheel rim size

7J x 17; 7J x 18; 8J x 19