2025 Honda HR-V vs. 2024 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
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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 25 - 26 MPG 24 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.1 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 158 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 179.8 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 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 Honda HR-V, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda HR-V and the Volkswagen Taos.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda HR-V 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda HR-V will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Taos.

Dimensions
The Honda HR-V is about the same width as the Volkswagen Taos. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda HR-V, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taos.

Handling
The Honda HR-V has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Taos, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda HR-V and the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
The Honda HR-V has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Taos, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda HR-V and the Volkswagen Taos. The Honda HR-V has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Taos, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.