2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs. 2024 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2025 Chevrolet
Trailblazer

MSRP*: $23,100 to $29,300
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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 26 - 29 MPG 24 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 33 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.4 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 174.1 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 71.2 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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
The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Taos, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Volkswagen Taos.

Convenience
With the Volkswagen Taos, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Chevrolet Trailblazer will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Taos.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Trailblazer 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. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Trailblazer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Taos.

Handling
The Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Volkswagen Taos. The Chevrolet Trailblazer has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Taos.