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2022 Buick Encore GX vs. 2022 Volkswagen Taos: Dimensional Comparison

Volkswagen unveiled the new 2022 Taos crossover late last year, pulling the sheets on a fresh subcompact-plus entry set to rival the 2022 Buick Encore GX. Now, we’re taking a look at how these two crossovers compare with regard to the exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, and cargo room in the following GM Authority Dimensional comparison.

Buick Encore GX

Buick Encore GX

 

2022 Volkswagen Taos

2022 Volkswagen Taos

Exterior Dimensions

First up, let’s take a look at the exterior dimensions, an important factor to consider for those customers that need something compact and easy to park. According to the specs, the 2022 Buick Encore GX is significantly smaller than the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, with an overall length that’s 4.4 inches shorter and a wheelbase upwards of 3.7 inches shorter. Overall width, overall height, and front track width are down by as much as 1.1 inches, 0.5 inches, and 0.8 inches, respectively. At the same time, the Encore GX’s rear track is upwards of 1.4 inches wider, while max ground clearance is upwards of 1.1 inches greater as well.

2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2022 Buick Encore GX - Exterior Dimensions (Imperial)
Dimension Buick Encore GX FWD Volkswagen Taos FWD +/- Buick Encore GX FWD Buick Encore GX AWD Volkswagen Taos AWD +/- Buick Encore GX AWD
Wheelbase (in.) 102.2 105.9 -3.7 102.2 105.6 -3.4
Overall Length (in.) 171.4 175.8 -4.4 171.4 175.8 -4.4
Overall Width (in.) 71.4 72.5 -1.1 71.4 72.5 -1.1
Overall Height (in.) 64.1 64.4 -0.3 64.1 64.6 -0.5
Front Track (in.) 61.1 61.9 -0.8 61.1 61.9 -0.8
Rear Track (in.) 61.9 60.5 +1.4 61.9 60.8 +1.1
Maximum Ground Clearance (in.) 7.5 6.4 +1.1 7.5 6.6 +0.9
Dimension Buick Encore GX FWD Volkswagen Taos FWD +/- Buick Encore GX FWD Buick Encore GX AWD Volkswagen Taos AWD +/- Buick Encore GX AWD
Wheelbase (mm) 2595 2689 -94 2595 2681 -86
Overall Length (mm) 4354 4466 -112 4354 4466 -112
Overall Width (mm) 1813 1841 -28 1813 1841 -28
Overall Height (mm) 1629 1636 -7 1629 1640 -11
Front Track (mm) 1553 1572 -19 1553 1572 -19
Rear Track (mm) 1571 1537 +34 1571 1544 +27
Maximum Ground Clearance (mm) 190 162 +28 190 167 +23
Buick Encore GX

Buick Encore GX

2022 Volkswagen Taos

2022 Volkswagen Taos

Interior Dimensions

With regard to the interior dimensions, the 2022 Buick Encore GX is less spacious than the 2022 Volkswagen Taos in most measurements, with the biggest differences including second-row legroom (1.9 inches), second-row headroom (1.7 inches), and second-row hip room (1.6 inches).

Notably, the Encore GX also matches the VW Taos with regard to first-row hip room and second-row hip room, while also offering more first-row legroom (0.8 inches).

2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2022 Buick Encore GX - Interior Dimensions (Imperial)
Dimension Buick Encore GX Volkswagen Taos +/- Buick Encore GX
First Row Headroom (in.) 39.7 40.7 -1
First Row Legroom (in.) 40.9 40.1 +0.8
First Row Shoulder Room (in.) 55.4 56.5 -1.1
First Row Hip Room (in.) 51.9 - -
Second Row Headroom (in.) 38.1 39.8 -1.7
Second Row Legroom (in.) 36.0 37.9 -1.9
Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) 53.6 55.2 -1.6
Second Row Hip Room (in.) 47.5 - -
Dimension Buick Encore GX Volkswagen Taos +/- Buick Encore GX
First Row Headroom (mm) 1009 1033 -24
First Row Legroom (mm) 1039 1019 +20
First Row Shoulder Room (mm) 1408 1435 -27
First Row Hip Room (mm) 1317 - -
Second Row Headroom (mm) 968 1011 -43
Second Row Legroom (mm) 915 963 -48
Second Row Shoulder Room (mm) 1362 1403 -41
Second Row Hip Room (mm) 1206 - -
Buick Encore GX

Buick Encore GX

2022 Volkswagen Taos

2022 Volkswagen Taos

Cargo Dimensions

Finally, we have the cargo dimensions, where the 2022 Buick Encore GX is down across the board. The biggest difference is for front-wheel-drive models, where cargo space behind the first row is down by 15.7 cubic feet. The difference drops to 10 cubic feet for all-wheel-drive models, while space behind the second row is down 4.4 cubic feet for front-wheel-drive models and 1.4 cubic feet for all-wheel-drive models.

2022 Volkswagen Taos vs. 2022 Buick Encore GX - Cargo Room (Imperial)
Dimension Buick Encore GX FWD Volkswagen Taos FWD +/- Buick Encore GX FWD Buick Encore GX AWD Volkswagen Taos AWD +/- Buick Encore GX AWD
Cargo Volume Behind First Row (cu. ft.) 50.2 65.9 -15.7 50.2 60.2 -10
Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (cu. ft.) 23.5 27.9 -4.4 23.5 24.9 -1.4
Dimension Buick Encore GX FWD Volkswagen Taos FWD +/- Buick Encore GX FWD Buick Encore GX AWD Volkswagen Taos AWD +/- Buick Encore GX AWD
Cargo Volume Behind First Row (liters) 1421 1866 -445 1421 1705 -284
Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (liters) 665 790 -125 665 705 -40

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. That Buick is manufactured in China.

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  2. The Buick manufactured in South Korea at the GM plant.

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