Comparison - BMW X1 Turbo AWD 8-SPEED 2016 - vs - Volkswagen Taos SEL 2022

General

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Model: 
Average Price: 
41,041
Updated: 
28 Nov 2016
$
33,045
Updated: 
08 Dec 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.60gals
14.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
#ECECEE
Black Sapphire Metallic
#0E0E0E
Chestnut Bronze Metallic
#66341D
Dark Olive Metallic
#66614E
Estoril Blue Metallic
#23519B
Glacier Silver Metallic
#B1B5C1
Jet Black
#292929
Mediterranean Blue Metallic
#303F60
Mineral Grey Metallic
#545861
Mineral White Metallic
#D0D1D5
Sparkling Brown Metallic
#423735
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

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: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
25.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
32.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
1.50L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 1 250rpm
184ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
228hp
at 5 000rpm
158hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.40Feet
37.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.40in
175.80in
Width: 
71.10in
72.50in
Height: 
62.50in
64.60in
Ground Clearance: 
7.20in
6.60in
Front Track: 
59.10in
Rear Track: 
60.20in
Wheel Base: 
105.10in
105.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.90
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
39.70
39.80
Front Leg Room: 
40.40in
40.10in
Rear leg room: 
34.90in
37.90in
Front Hip Room: 
56.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.60in
56.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.20in
55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
58.70cu.ft
60.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
904lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
27.10cu.ft
24.90cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.00degrees
17.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
15.00degrees
24.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3660.00lbs
3430.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Low fuel level warning

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power mirrors
Heated mirrors
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Bucket front seats
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
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut front suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Modified MacPherson strut rear suspension
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Alloy trim on shift knob
Simulated alloy trim on center console
Simulated alloy trim on dash
Leather steering wheel
Dual vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 total speakers
Radio data system
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
180 watts stereo outpu
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

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Speed sensitive and rain sensing wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 7.5
19 X 8.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
Null Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19

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: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
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

Options

Packages: 
XLine
Cold Weather Package
Technology Package
Driver Assistance Packag
Premium Package
Taos MDO Package
VW Care
First Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Combination Roadside Kit
Panoramic Sunroof Package
Exterior Options: 
19" Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels w/Performance Tires
Panoramic Moonroof
Roof Rails In Aluminum Satin
Roof Rack
Splash Guards
Wheel Locks
Side Steps
Interior Options: 
Sports Leather Steering Wheel w/Paddle Shifter
Power Front Seats w/Driver Seat Memory
Luggage Net
Rubber Mats Kit
Rearview Mirror W/HomeLink® Connect
Carpeted Mats
Privacy Cover

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Dakota w/Blue Highlight, leather
#161616
Black Dakota, leather
#1E1E1E
Black SensaTec, leatherette
#1D1D1D
Canberra Beige Dakota, leather
#D5D0C6
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
#BFBAB0
Mocha Dakota, leather
#625F5C
Oyster Dakota, leather
#ADAAA1
Color: 
French Roast/Black, leather
#645954
Gray/Black, leather
#37363B