VW Taos vs the competition: engines and transmissions
Buick Encore GX: 1.2 I3 turbo CVT or 1.3 I3 turbo 9 AT
Chevy Trailblazer: see Buick
Ford Bronco Sport 1.5 I3 turbo 8 AT or 2.0 I4 turbo 8 AT
Jeep Compass: 2.4 I4 9 AT
Kia Seltos: 2.0 I4 CVT or 1.6 I4 turbo 7 DTC
Mazda CX-30: 2.5 I4 turbo 6 AT
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: 1.5 I4 turbo CVT
Nissan Rogue Sport: 2.0 I4 CVT
Subaru Crosstrek: 2.0 H4 CVT (manual available on base model) or 2.5 H4 CVT, 2.0 H4 PHEV will be available soon
Toyota C-HR: 2.0 I4 CVT
VW Taos: 1.5 I4 turbo 7-speed DCT
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Chevy Trailblazer: see Buick
Ford Bronco Sport 1.5 I3 turbo 8 AT or 2.0 I4 turbo 8 AT
Jeep Compass: 2.4 I4 9 AT
Kia Seltos: 2.0 I4 CVT or 1.6 I4 turbo 7 DTC
Mazda CX-30: 2.5 I4 turbo 6 AT
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: 1.5 I4 turbo CVT
Nissan Rogue Sport: 2.0 I4 CVT
Subaru Crosstrek: 2.0 H4 CVT (manual available on base model) or 2.5 H4 CVT, 2.0 H4 PHEV will be available soon
Toyota C-HR: 2.0 I4 CVT
VW Taos: 1.5 I4 turbo 7-speed DCT
