2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2026 Genesis GV70

2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $48,985 to $71,095
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Taos

2025 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $25,495 to $35,195
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 25 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG 33 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 174-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 174 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 185.6 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Taos than in the Genesis GV70, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Volkswagen Taos offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Genesis GV70, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 as you will with the Volkswagen Taos, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Genesis GV70 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Taos, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 is much wider than the Volkswagen Taos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Genesis GV70, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Taos.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Taos, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV70 greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70 and the Volkswagen Taos. The Genesis GV70 has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Taos, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.