Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. Volkswagen Taos
$27,695
$26,500
Highlights
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$27,695
|
$26,500
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
25 City / 28 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
152 hp
|
174 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Four Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
1.5 L/91
|
1.5 L/91
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
152 @ 5500
|
174 @ 5500
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
184 @ 2000
|
184 @ 1750
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 28 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/70HR16
|
P215/55HR17
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/70HR16
|
P215/55HR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
Suspension
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Volume |
97 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
23 ft³
|
28 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
50 ft³
|
66 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
9 in
|
6 in
|
| Height, Overall |
67 in
|
64 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
176 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
105 in
|
106 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
73 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,406 lbs
|
3,181 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2027 Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or the 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with 30 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or the 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is cheaper than the 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with a $26,500 starting MSRP versus a $27,695 starting MSRP.
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