The new 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs the 2023 Kia Seltos

The new 2022 Volkswagen Taos vs the 2023 Kia Seltos

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is the entry-level VW sport utility vehicle and yet when you step inside, there is nothing that feels entry-level about this new SUV. It is spacious and refined, and it is packed with features and technology. This is how it stands out from competitors like the 2023 Kia Seltos. The Seltos also has a lot to offer, but the Taos has a little more performance, and a little more space.


The 2022 VW Taos is a truly remarkable sport utility vehicle that blends versatility with interior space in a way very few sport utility vehicles can in this category. There are many ways the new Taos stands out in its class. Let's take a look by starting under the hood.


The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is powered by 1.5-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Not matter which way you look at it, it has more power than the Seltos. The Kia is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. The Taos not only has more power than the Seltos, it also has better fuel economy.


The 2022 Volkswagen Taos averages less than 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway while the Seltos with AWD averages just over 9.0 l/100 km. It’s not a huge difference, but given how much more power the Taos has over the Seltos, it is noteworthy that it is more efficient. It also has slightly more space.


With over 1,500 litres of total cargo space, the Taos is one of the most spacious small SUVs in its class. It has a bit more space than the Seltos in this regard, while also offering more rear legroom as well. Give us a call today to learn more about the impressive new 2022 VW Taos!