2025 Buick Envista vs. 2024 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Envista

2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,700 to $28,600
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2024 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $23,995 to $33,515
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MPG - City 28 MPG 24 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 182.6 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 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 Buick Envista, 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 Buick Envista and the Volkswagen Taos.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Taos requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Buick Envista, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Buick Envista will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Taos.

Dimensions
The Buick Envista is a little narrower than the Volkswagen Taos, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Buick Envista, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taos.

Handling
The Buick Envista has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Envista has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Buick Envista doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Taos.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Envista and the Volkswagen Taos. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Taos.