Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Taos Highline vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI De performance

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2023 Volkswagen Taos Highline

MSRP starting at:

$40,367

Highline 4MOTION *Ltd Avail*
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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI De performance

MSRP starting at:

$42,417

Performance Manual
 
Overview
Base MSRP $39,845 $41,895
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Midsize Cars
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.5 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.4 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.5 L/91 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 158 @ 5500 241 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1750 273 @ 1750
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.5 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.4 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.5 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.4 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.5 L/91 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 158 @ 5500 241 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1750 273 @ 1750
Trans Order Code RT U2
Trans Type 7 6
Trans Description Cont. Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.40 3.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.75 2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.77 1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.93 1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71 1.10
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76 0.91
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.90 4.55
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.20 2.76
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.5 91.9
Front Head Room (in) 40.7 38.5
Front Leg Room (in) 40.1 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.5 55.9
Front Hip Room (in) 53.4
Second Head Room (in) 39.8 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 37.9 35
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
7-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Locking/Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Front Wheel Drive N/A Standard
6-Speed M/T N/A Standard
M/T N/A Standard
Active Suspension N/A Standard
Wheel Locks N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Leather Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Cargo Shade Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard Standard
Rear A/C N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Mirror Memory N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Seat Memory N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors N/A Standard
Heads-Up Display N/A Standard
Automatic Parking N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
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