The 2025 Volkswagen Taos outperforms its competitors, including the Honda HR-V, with more powerful turbocharged performance, superior technology features, and available all-wheel drive versatility. While both offer practical compact SUV benefits, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos delivers more horsepower and more advanced standard safety features. Hiley Volkswagen of Arlington is here to show drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex why the 2025 Volkswagen Taos is the better choice.

Power and Performance

The dynamic 2025 Volkswagen Taos delivers significantly more engaging performance with its turbocharged 1.5-liter engine producing 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. This TSI® turbocharged engine provides responsive acceleration and confident highway merging power.

The Honda HR-V relies on a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which outputs 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. This sixteen-horsepower deficit becomes noticeable during acceleration, especially when merging onto Texas highways. The 2025 Volkswagen Taos pairs its superior power with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the Honda HR-V uses a continuously variable transmission.

Technology and Safety: Advanced Standard Features

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos takes technology leadership with its standard IQ.DRIVE® system including adaptive cruise control with lane centering, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring across all trim levels.

The new VW SUV features Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with customizable displays, while upper trims offer Digital Cockpit Pro with a 10.25-inch configurable screen. The Honda HR-V includes Honda Sensing® technology, but many advanced features like blind spot monitoring are reserved for higher trim levels. It also includes a smaller touchscreen interface.

Interior and All-Weather Capability

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos emphasizes German engineering with enhanced acoustic dampening, available ambient lighting, dual-zone Climatronic® climate control, and premium CloudTex® seating surfaces. The Honda HR-V offers clever storage solutions but limits heated seats to mid-level trims.

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos offers 4MOTION® all-wheel drive across the lineup, with standard inclusion on the Volkswagen Taos SEL trim. This system provides enhanced traction for Texas weather conditions. The Honda HR-V offers all-wheel drive as an option, but lacks the sophistication of the Volkswagen 4MOTION® system.

Test Drive the 2025 Volkswagen Taos in Arlington, TX

Ready to experience the superior performance and technology that sets the 2025 Volkswagen Taos apart from the Honda HR-V? Visit our Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex VW dealership to explore this model and our complete inventory. Get pre-approved for Volkswagen financing online and schedule your test drive today!