He The midsize SUV segment concentrates some of the most in-demand models in the Argentine market and within that category, the Volkswagen Taos and the Toyota Corolla Cross They are located among the references. Both models compete in a similar price range and with comparable equipment levels, although with different approaches in terms of mechanics, range configuration and technology.

While Volkswagen is committed to a single turbocharged engine for the entire Taos family, a model that is now imported from Mexico, Toyota proposes a broader offering, with gasoline and self-charging hybrid versions. Below is a comparison of all its technical characteristics, equipment and prices in force in June.

Size, interior space and loading capacity

The dimensional differences are small, although the Taos shows a slight advantage in almost all of them. The Volkswagen SUV measures 4,467 mm long, 1,841 mm wide and 1,624 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,681 mm. The Corolla Cross measures 4460 mm in length (7 mm less), 1825 mm in width (-16 mm) and 1620 mm in height (-4 mm), while the wheelbase reaches 2640 mm (-41 mm).

There are also differences in loading capacity. The Taos offers a 498-liter trunk, compared to the 440 liters of the Corolla Cross. As for the fuel tank, the German declares a capacity of 50 liters, while its Japanese counterpart reports 47 liters for the gasoline versions and 36 liters for the hybrid ones.

Engines: turbo versus gasoline and hybrid

Volkswagen sells the entire Taos range with the same mechanical assembly. It is the well-known 250 TSI 1.4 liter enginefour cylinders, direct injection and turbocharging, which delivers 150 HP and 250 Nm of torque from 1400 rpm. It is associated with a Eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

toyotaon the other hand, divides its offer into two alternatives. The XLI, XEI, SEG and GR-Sport versions use the 2.0-liter Dynamic Force engine that develops 171 HP at 6600 rpm and 203 Nm at 4800 rpm. The transmission is a CVT automatic with ten pre-programmed gearswhile the SEG and GR-Sport variants add steering wheel paddles and Power driving mode.

For its part, The hybrid versions use a 1.8 Atkinson cycle gasoline engine associated with an electric motor. The combined power of the system reaches 122 hp. The group works together with a eCVT transmission and allows you to select Normal, Eco, Power and EV modes.

Suspensions, steering and brakes

One of the points where the setups differ is the rear suspension. The Taos uses an independent Multilink scheme on the rear axle, accompanied by a front McPherson suspension.

The Corolla Cross also uses a McPherson suspension at the front, although it uses a torsion beam with a stabilizer bar at the rear.

Both models have electric power steering and disc brakes on all four wheels, with ventilated discs at the front and solid discs at the rear.

Security: what each one offers

The two SUVs have a good driving assistance package considering the segment average.

The Taos incorporates six airbagselectronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring, fatigue detector, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function and automatic high beam assistant.

The Highline and Highline Bi-Tono versions also add lane maintenance, semi-autonomous driving assistant, emergency assistant, blind spot detector and rear cross traffic alert.

He Corolla Cross offers seven airbags as standard in all versions, in addition to stability control (VSC), traction control (TRC), hill start assist (HAC), ABS with electronic brake distribution (EBD), ISOFIX anchors and LED fog lights.

Added to this is the Toyota Safety Sense package, present from the most accessible version. It includes full-range adaptive cruise control, forward pre-collision system, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high beams and sway warning. The SEG and GR-Sport variants add Blind Spot Alert (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

Technology and multimedia

The Taos incorporates the 10″ VW Play Connect system, accompanied by a 10.25″ Active Info Display digital dashboard in all versions of the range. It also includes Mi VW Connect, wireless cell phone charger, interior ambient lighting and driving profile selector.

In it Corolla Cross, XLI, XEI and XEI HEV versions are equipped with a 7-inch information screen for the instrumentswhile The SEG, SEG HEV and GR-Sport variants incorporate a 12.3-inch fully digital display.

Comfort and interior equipment

The Taos Comfortline already includes dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and start, leather-covered multifunction steering wheel with paddles, electrically adjustable driver’s seat with electric lumbar adjustment, electric parking brake, rain sensor, twilight sensor and four USB-C ports.

In the Corolla Cross XLI, the climate control is single-zone automatic, it does not have intelligent access or push-button start and it does not have electric adjustment for the driver’s seat. Starting with the XEI versions, Toyota incorporates dual-zone automatic climate control, Smart Entry, Push Start, electronic parking brake with Auto Hold function and rain sensor.

The SEG and SEG HEV variants add electric adjustment for the driver’s seat, natural and ecological leather upholstery, 12.3″ digital instruments, wireless charger for smartphones, 360° view camera, front and rear parking sensors with brake assistance and electric tailgate with hands-free opening.

Volkswagen reserves for the Highline and Highline Bi-Tone versions the partially leather upholstery, the audio system with six speakers and subwoofer, the heated, electrically folding exterior mirrors with tilt-down function, in addition to the aluminum sports pedals.

Exterior design, differences between versions and prices

In the Taos range, the Comfortline version is equipped with 18″ alloy wheels with 215/55 R18 tires, while the Highline variants use 19″ wheels with 235/45 R19 tires.

All versions feature IQ.Light headlights, illuminated front grille, integrated rear LED light bar, LED taillights and illuminated rear logo. Highlines add a panoramic roof, anodized roof bars and chrome accents.

On the Corolla Cross, the XLI version uses 17″ wheels with 215/60 R17 tires. The XEI, SEG, HEV and GR-Sport variants incorporate 18″ wheels with 225/50 R18 tires. SEG and GR-Sport trims add Bi-LED headlights with sequential turn signals, chrome trim, and a power sunroof.

The Volkswagen Taos range is made up of three versions:

Toyota, on the other hand, offers six alternatives: