Volkswagen Taos: Technical data

• Information on technical data
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Identification label

Information on technical data

General information about specifications

As long as nothing else is specified or listed, the technical data applies to the base model. Different values may result due to optional equipment, different model versions, special equipment, and country-specific equipment. The specifications in the legal vehicle documents always take precedence.

The drive and power of the vehicle are listed in the official vehicle registration.

Weight

The values for the curb weight in the following tables apply to a vehicle ready for operation with standard equipment, without a driver, with fluids including 100% full fuel tank. Optional equipment and retrofitted equipment will increase the specified curb weight and reduce the possible load.

The load consists of the following weight:

• Passengers.
• All luggage inside and outside the vehicle.
• Attachments.

The permitted total vehicle weight and the gross axle weight rating must never be exceeded. The permissible values are indicated on the safety compliance label or on the identification label on the B-pillar on the driver's side ⇒ Safety certificate ⇒ Identification label.

Performance

The performance was determined without equipment that limits performance, such as add-on parts.

Due to technical or legal reasons, the performance specifications and mileage may vary.

On some engines with heavy duty suspension, the speed maximum speed may be limited and lower.

Incline angle

The incline angle is the specification up to which the vehicle is able to drive uphill on an angle with its own power. This can depend on the road conditions, the weather conditions, and the engine power, among other things. The values apply to a vehicle that is in motion and not to a vehicle that starts to drive form a stationary position.

A rising difference in altitude (incline) on a 100 m (approx. 300 ft) stretch is given in percentage or degrees (100% = 45 degrees).

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Structure of the vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number (VIN, VIN ) consists of 17 characters. These characters can be sorted into seven groups.

The structure is explained using the following examples of vehicle identification numbers.

1. Vehicle manufacturer identification:

WVW Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles

WVG Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles

1VW Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V

3VW Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V

XW8 LLC Volkswagen Group Rus (Volkswagen/Skoda Kaluga)

MFB Garuda Matraman Motor (Indonesia)

2. Filler characters: The filler characters may vary depending on manufacturer, or contain information on the body shape and transmission type.
3. Vehicle class, depending on model:

14 ID.7

3H Arteon

5T Touran

6R Polo

AC T-Roc convertible

BV Golf

CB Passat

CA Atlas

RC Touareg

Depending on the manufacturer, digits 7 to 9 can also contain information on the fuel type (7) and vehicle class (8 and 9).

4. Filler characters or check digits: The filler characters or check digits may vary depending on the manufacturer.
5. VIN index, depending on model year:

P 2023

R 2024

S 2025

T 2026

U 2027

6. Production location, plant where the vehicle was manufactured:

C Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga

D Volkswagen plant in Bratislava

E Volkswagen plant in Emden

K Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück

Or: Volkswagen plant in Kaluga

M Volkswagen plant in Puebla

P Volkswagen plant in Zwickau

T Volkswagen plant in Pune

U Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage

V Volkswagen plant in Palmela

W Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg

Y Volkswagen plant in Pamplona

The letter assignment for the production site may vary depending on the vehicle or be assigned twice.

7. Sequential production number for each model year.

Position of the vehicle identification number

Fig. 194 In the windshield: vehicle identification number (VIN)

The VIN can be read from the outside through the viewing window in the windshield. The viewing window is at the side of the lower section of the windshield.

In some models, it may be possible to display the VIN in the Service menu or in the vehicle settings, depending on the Infotainment system. The vehicle identification number may also be located on the identification label.

The VIN may also be stamped in the following locations, depending on the model, country and engine:

• In the right water drain channel in the engine/motor compartment
• On the right suspension strut tower in the engine/motor compartment
• In the engine compartment near the hinge for the hood on the right side of the vehicle.
• Under the carpet behind the right front seat

Identification label

Fig. 195 Identification label (general example): version 1.

Depending on the country, the type approval number, such as the EU operating license, may be specified.

1. Manufacturer code.
2. Type approval.
3. Vehicle Identification number.
4. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
   Gross combination weight rating (towing vehicle and trailer).v Front Gross Axle Weight Rating.
   Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating.
5. Type approval number, differs according to country.
6. Vehicle model
7. Manufacturer's address.
8. Engine code.

Fig. 196 Identification label (general example): version 2.

Depending on the country, the type approval number, such as the EU operating license, may be specified.

1. Manufacturer code.
2. Type approval.
3. Vehicle Identification number.
4. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
5. Gross combination weight rating (towing vehicle and trailer).
6. Front Gross Axle Weight Rating.
7. Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating.

Depending on the country and model, the model plate may be visible in the lower section of the door pillar when the driver's for front passenger door is open. Vehicles exported to some countries do not have a model plate.

Safety certificate

Fig. 197 Safety certificate (general example).

Fig. 198 Safety certificate (general example).

A safety certificate on the driver door pillar displays the following information:

• Manufacturer.
• Country of manufacture.
• Date of manufacture.
• Gross vehicle weight rating.
• Gross axle weight ratings.
• Tire size.
• Rim size
• Tire pressure.
• Vehicle Identification number.
• Type designation.

Dimensions

Fig. 199 Vehicle dimensions.

The information in the table applies for the standard model with standard equipment.

For other wheel rims, tire sizes, options, differing model designs and retrofitted accessories, as well as special vehicles and vehicles in other countries, these values can differ.

Information about how the weight specifications are compiled can be found in section ⇒ General information about specifications.

Where the vehicle dimensions are not given, the values were not available at the time of printing.

Front-wheel drive

All-wheel drive (4MOTION)

Tank capacities

The fuel tank has the following volume:

• approx. 50 l (13.2 gal)
• 14.5 gallons (approximately 55 l) for all-wheel drive vehicles

The capacity of the fuel tank includes an indeterminate reserve quantity that remains in the fuel tank when the fuel gage shows that the fuel tank is empty. The reserve quantity is variable and cannot reliably serve to increase the remaining range.

Gasoline engines

1.5 l, 4 cylinder, TSI, 118 kW (158 hp), gasoline engine

Engine overview

Weight specifications and axle loads

4) This data was not available at the time of printing.