2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross

Your family needs a new SUV, but which model do you choose? There are so many SUVs for sale in Lewisville, Texas, that you can have trouble finding the right one. Lewisville Volkswagen would like to point you in the right direction: toward the 2022 VW Taos. It’s better than competitors like the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, and here’s why.

Spacious Seating

The 2022 Taos and Corolla Cross are practically the same length, width, and height. However, you’ll notice a difference inside the two vehicles, as the Taos offers more room for passengers. The Taos provides more headroom for riders in the front and rear rows, greater shoulder room in the rear, more legroom for second-row passengers, and way more shoulder room for people in both rows. If you have teenagers or adults riding along with you in the back seat, they’ll enjoy the roomier ride in the Taos.

More Responsive Shifting

A vehicle’s transmission has a major effect on how its engine’s power is routed to the wheels. A weak or imprecise transmission translates to weak performance, especially concerning acceleration and efficiency. The only transmission on the 2022 Corolla Cross is a continuously variable transmission, which is designed to optimize efficiency at low speeds but offer a less engaging or responsive driving experience.

The automatic transmission on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos gives you more control over the SUV’s shifting, as the engine responds faster and more precisely as it shifts. But, there’s an even better transmission available on the Taos: the direct shift gearbox. The available DSG has dual gearboxes that make it the fastest, most precise type of transmission, offering seamless upshifting and downshifting.

More Efficient on the Highway

Even though the 2022 Corolla Cross uses a CVT to conserve fuel at low speeds, it burns through fuel faster than the Taos does at high speeds. When driven on the highway, the 2022 Corolla Cross averages 33 mpg according to the EPA. On the other hand, the Taos averages 36 mpg on the highway thanks to its seamless transmission and turbocharger that keep the motor from struggling at high speeds. You’ll be thankful for that higher fuel economy when you’re driving on the interstates around Dallas and Fort Worth.

Better All-Wheel-Drive System

If you intend to drive an SUV that has all-wheel drive, you’ll want to opt for the VW Taos. Why? The SUV offers the automaker’s acclaimed 4MOTION® all-wheel-drive system.

Unlike the basic all-wheel drive that’s optional on the Corolla Cross, the patented AWD system on the 2022 Taos uses an innovative, intuitive design. The drivetrain is technically a permanently engaged four-wheel drive that will instantly activate the rear axle whenever it senses that wheelspin may occur before it actually happens. That means you’ll practically always have traction in the Taos, as the 4MOTION® automatically adjusts power output based on road and driving conditions.

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit

A highlight is the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display. This detailed, customizable 8-inch LCD screen shows the vehicle’s current status and driving data. Adjust the display to show the information you want by selecting your preferred widgets. The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit is a standard inclusion in the 2022 Taos and a highlight on new Volkswagen models at Lewisville Volkswagen.

While the 2022 Corolla Cross does offer a digital Multi-Information Display, the basic size is only 4.2 inches and the upgraded screen is 7 inches — both smaller than the standard screen on the Taos and not as well-designed.

Have the winning aspects of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos won you over? Then celebrate with a test drive of this spacious, peppy SUV here at Lewisville Volkswagen.