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When your family starts to grow, you’ll want to make sure your family car grows with it. With a new addition to the family, it’s time to start looking at SUV models. The question is, which SUV is best for you?
The team at Toms River VW has created this head-to-head 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. Honda Pilot comparison to give you the inside scoop on two popular models. Which one will soon be completing your Toms River, Brick, and Freehold, NJ, drives? Let’s dive in and find out.
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Whether you’re driving the kids to soccer games, play dates, and school, or heading out to meet some friends for lunch, your vehicle should be able to take you around town in a jiffy.
Both the VW Taos and the Honda Pilot offer two drivetrain options for your vehicle. You can stick to the standard front-wheel drive in both models or upgrade to all-wheel drive. However, only the VW Taos comes with 4MOTION® all-wheel drive, which offers these driving modes:
The Honda Pilot has an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG rating on the base trim with front-wheel drive. While this is an impressive rating for an SUV, the VW Taos surpasses the Honda Pilot when it comes to fuel conservation.
In comparison, the VW Taos offers up to an EPA-estimated 28 city/36 highway MPG rating, which will allow you to go even farther with just one tank of gas.*
You’ll notice a big difference when you step inside these two models. For one, they have different seating capacities. The Honda Pilot seats up to eight, while the VW Taos seats five.
Despite their different sizes, these models are both spacious and provide plenty of room for you and your cargo. For instance, the VW Taos has up to 27.9 cubic feet of cargo room when all the seats are occupied.
In comparison, you’ll find just 18.5 cubic feet of cargo volume in the back of the Honda Pilot. When you fold down the second row, the Pilot offers 55.9 cubic feet. On the other hand, the VW Taos provides up to 65.9 cubic feet of cargo volume with the second row folded.
You’ll also want to take a look at their exterior dimensions. If you drive through busy cities or rush-hour traffic, a smaller vehicle will come in handy. The VW Taos is easy to maneuver with these exterior dimensions:
In comparison, the larger size of the Honda Pilot may make it harder to find parking spots and merge on the highway. The Pilot is 196.5 inches long, 78.6 inches wide, and 70.6 inches tall.
Not only will you have room to stretch out, but you’ll also have a multitude of amenities, including the technology found inside their cabins. While these SUVs are fairly similar, one will come out on top with a unique feature.
These models share a lot of top-notch features inside, such as:
When it comes to audio, both SUVs have available systems to enhance your sound for the drive. For instance, the Pilot offers a premium sound system with 10 speakers. In comparison, you might find even better quality with the available BeatsAudio® of the VW Taos.
You’ll also only find the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit on the VW Taos. This display replaces the traditional instrument cluster and displays your information in high resolution. You can even upgrade to the VW Digital Cockpit Pro, which will allow you to customize your display.
Unfortunately, the Honda Pilot doesn’t have a comparable cockpit.
While the Honda Pilot and the VW Taos are both impressive SUVs, it’s clear the VW Taos comes out on top in this comparison.
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