Volkswagen Taos 0–60 Times
The Volkswagen Taos 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volkswagen Taos is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4MOTION, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 87.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Volkswagen Taos is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4MOTION, which took 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 85.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Volkswagen Taos tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.01 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.15 seconds at 85.90 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.4sec
2023 SEL 4MOTION
Average 0–60
8.01sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.15sec
@ 85.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.9sec
2025 SEL 4MOTION
Across 8 verified runs, the Volkswagen Taos ranges from 7.4 to 8.9 seconds 0–60, with a 8.01-second average.
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Volkswagen Taos 0–60 times by model year
8 tests · 3 years
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2025
Volkswagen Taos · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.45
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.40
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#05
2025 Volkswagen Taos SE Black
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 36 H / 28 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 8
#08
2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4MOTION
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 85.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 8
How we verify Volkswagen Taos performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volkswagen Taos trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volkswagen Taos 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Volkswagen Taos performance FAQs
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The quickest Volkswagen Taos on record is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4MOTION, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.70 seconds at 87.4 mph.
The slowest recorded Volkswagen Taos is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4MOTION, which takes 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 8 verified runs, a Volkswagen Taos reaches 60 mph in 8.01 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.15 seconds at roughly 85.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volkswagen Taos can do, not a single marketing claim.
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