Comparison - Volkswagen Taos SEL 2022 - vs - Nissan X-Terra Platinum 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
33,045
Updated: 
08 Dec 2019
$
Updated: 
25 Mar 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.50gals
20.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Cornflower Blue
#2F71B5
King's Red Metallic
#B4011C
Dusk Blue Metallic
#2E436B
Pure Gray
#868580
Pure White
#F8F8F8
Pyrite Silver Metallic
#9A9A95
Platinum Gray Metallic
#626262
Deep Black Pearl
#1E1E1E
Color: 
METALLIC RED
#591216
METALLIC GRAY
#828582
METALLIC SILVER
#B4B9BF
BLACK
#161617
SOLID RED
#C91C27
METALLIC BROWN
#994E3B
PEARL WHITE
#C0BFB9

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2022 Taos is a completely new model in VW showrooms. Leading up to its official reveal, we learned about its engine specs and size details as well as its handsome design and available features.

Pros
Huge back seat for its subcompact designation,
generous cargo storage,
really good fuel-economy figures.

Cons
Acceleration isn't as spunky as some rivals,
some chintzy cabin materials,
maladroit dual-clutch automatic.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Comfortable ride
Great gas mileage
Spacious, supportive seats
Excellent cargo capacity

Cons
Some cheap cabin materials
Unrefined transmissions

By: 
usnews.com

All-new two-row subcompact SUV that slots below the Tiguan.

Pros
Sharp handling and smooth driving character
Comfortable interior that's easy to get in and out of
Big cargo area for a little SUV
Impressive technology features

Cons
Transmission can be slow to frustratingly slow to downshift
Noticeable road and engine noise at highway speeds

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
25.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
2.50L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
177ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
158hp
at 5 500rpm
165hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
HYDRAULIC POWERED STEERING
LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
OFF ROAD MONITOR
INSIDE DOOR HANDLE - MATTE CHROME

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.80in
192.90in
Width: 
72.50in
73.40in
Height: 
64.60in
73.40in
Ground Clearance: 
6.60in
9.50in
Front Track: 
61.60in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
Wheel Base: 
105.60in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
39.80
Front Leg Room: 
40.10in
Rear leg room: 
37.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.20cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
24.90cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
17.70degrees
32.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.80degrees
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3430.00lbs
4310.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
7 INCH TFT METER

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRROR
ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE MIRROR

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support
“Zero Gravity” seats for the front and middle rows
leather seats
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT - MANUAL (SLIDE + RECLINING) + SEAT BACK POCKET
FRONT SEAT - POWER (SLIDE + RECLINING + LIFTER + TILT + 2 WAY LUMBAR) + SEAT BACK POCKET
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
60/40 split-folding second row
50/50 split third row

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
DOUBLE WISHBONE

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S)
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
400 Watts Stereo Output
8 Total Speakers
Beats Audio Premium Brand Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio Satellite Radio
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
AM/FM Stereo
9-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth
voice recognition
Bose Premium Audio System
8 PREMIUM SPEAKERS (BOSE)

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
ROOF RAIL (SILVER)
REAR SPOILER
LED TAIL LAMP
REAR WIPER INTERMITTENT
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 8.0 In.
18-inch
Wheels more: 
Null Tires
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Adaptive Headlights
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Cornering Lights
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
AUTO LIGHT WITH FOLLOW ME HOME
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
ANTI THEFT DEVICE
BLIND SPOT WARNING
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INTELLIGENT LANE DEPATERTURE WARNING

Options

Packages: 
Taos MDO Package
VW Care
First Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Combination Roadside Kit
Panoramic Sunroof Package
Exterior Options: 
Roof Rack
Splash Guards
Wheel Locks
Side Steps
Interior Options: 
Luggage Net
Rubber Mats Kit
Rearview Mirror W/HomeLink® Connect
Carpeted Mats
Privacy Cover

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
French Roast/Black, leather
#645954
Gray/Black, leather
#37363B