Mazda CX-30 vs. Volkswagen Taos
$26,375
$26,500
Highlights
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$26,375
|
$26,500
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
24 City / 31 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
186 hp
|
174 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
1.5 L/91
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
186 @ 6000
|
174 @ 5500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
186 @ 4000
|
184 @ 1750
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
24 City / 31 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/65HR16
|
P215/55HR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/65HR16
|
P215/55HR17
|
Suspension
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
Steering
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
94 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
73 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
45 ft³
|
66 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
6 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
20 ft³
|
28 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
106 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
40 in
|
| Height, Overall |
61 in
|
64 in
|
| Length, Overall |
173 in
|
176 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
41 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,395 lbs
|
3,181 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
11 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda CX-30 or the 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Mazda CX-30 with 30 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda CX-30 or the 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 is cheaper than the 2027 Volkswagen Taos with a $26,375 starting MSRP versus a $26,500 starting MSRP.
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