2024 Volkswagen Taos vs. Honda HR-V Exterior Design

The 2024 VW Taos and 2024 Honda HR-V are designed to leave a lasting impression. The roads stay lit no matter the time of day thanks to the standard LED headlights and daytime running lights included on both SUVs. Depending on the trim you select and your style preferences, you’ll discover intriguing wheel options on either SUV. The Taos offers a choice between 17- to 19-inch wheels, while the HR-V has 17- or 18-inch wheels. Available VW Taos exterior features include:

• Heated, foldable, power-adjustable side mirrors
• Integrated light bar in front grille
• Light assist (high beam control for headlights)
• 17- to 19-in. alloy wheels
• Automatic LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights
• Adaptive front lighting system with dynamic cornering lights
• Heated washer nozzles

2024 Volkswagen Taos vs. Honda HR-V  Interior Design & Technology

Enter a cabin that’s an escape from the elements when you opt for a 2024 VW Taos or a 2024 Honda HR-V. Both SUVs offer heated front seats for when the cold enters your bones, plus the Taos also offers a heated steering wheel that the HR-V does not. Ventilated front seats are also available on the Taos to help you combat the stickiness of summer humidity. Available VW Taos interior features include:

• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support
• Power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof
• Climatronic® Touch dual-zone automatic climate control
• Ambient interior lighting
• Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
• Leatherette-wrapped, heated steering wheel

The technology systems in the 2024 VW Taos and 2024 Honda HR-V are designed to make connectivity seamless. Live a blissful, cord-free existence thanks to the standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on the Taos — this same feature is available on higher HR-V trim levels. Bring your favorite songs to life with the available eight-speaker audio system on either model — only the Taos offers BeatsAudio® speakers. Available VW Taos technology features include:

• 8-in. infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless App-Connect® (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
• Wireless charging
• Bluetooth®
• AM/FM/HD Radio™
• Eight-speaker BeatsAudio sound system
• 10.25-in. Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro

2024 Volkswagen Taos vs. Honda HR-V Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

The 2024 VW Taos and 2024 Honda HR-V each offer a unique engine with energetic performance — a 1.5L TSI® turbo four-cylinder engine on the Taos and a 2.0L four-cylinder engine on the HR-V. The Taos engine boasts a significantly higher torque rating — 184 pound-feet of torque to the HR-V model’s 138 pound-feet of torque. No matter which SUV you ultimately choose, you’ll find prime fuel economy ratings available — up to 36 highway MPG produced by the Taos and up to 32 highway MPG from the HR-V.

Both SUVs also offer intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) systems — 4MOTION® AWD on the Taos and Real Time AWD™ on the HR-V. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard on the Taos and two-wheel drive (2WD) is standard on the HR-V. For quick reference, the engine specs of both SUVs have been broken down in the accompanying table.

2024 Volkswagen Taos vs. Honda HR-V Size & Cargo Space

There’s ample space in the 2024 VW Taos and 2024 Honda HR-V for your passengers and cargo. With the rear seats upright, the Taos has 27.9 cubic feet of cargo room available, and the HR-V has slightly less — 24.4 cubic feet. Lower the rear seats with the 60/40 split-folding functionality in either model to utilize up to 65.9 cubic feet in the Taos or 55.1 cubic feet in the HR-V. Interior dimensions are shown in the accompanying table for your ease of reference.

2024 Volkswagen Taos vs. Honda HR-V Safety Options & Features

Protecting yourself and your loved ones is top of mind, and the 2024 Volkswagen Taos and 2024 Honda HR-V deliver advanced safety systems to help you achieve this goal. Both include standard driver assistance suites — IQ.DRIVE® in the Taos and Honda Sensing® in the HR-V. Remain a respectful distance from the vehicle in front of you with the adaptive cruise control included with each model. Make reversing easy with the rearview camera standard on each SUV. Available VW Taos driver assistance systems include:

• Parking distance control
• Dynamic road sign display
• Rearview camera system
• IQ.DRIVE
  • Travel assist
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Active blind spot monitor
  • Rear traffic alert
  • Front assist
  • Emergency assist
  • Lane assist