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| 11 in. | Screen Size | 8 in. |
| 99.8 cu.ft. | Passenger Volume | 99.5 cu.ft. |
| Yes | Teen Driver Technology | No |
Seeing your money work harder when you buy a new vehicle is incredibly rewarding, especially when shopping on a budget. Automakers like Chevrolet go above and beyond to give drivers more value for their money, an approach that’s readily apparent when comparing subcompact SUVs like the 2024 Chevy Trax vs 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The Trax and Taos might share the same segment, but the SUVs are legions apart when it comes to providing drivers with value they can see and experience firsthand in the driver’s seat.
First and foremost, it’s impossible to ignore Chevrolet’s reputation as an automotive pioneer that’s shaped the American landscape since the 1900s. Volkswagen is native to Germany, but Chevrolet opened its doors to serve the American people by making high-performance models affordable and accessible. The company has never lost sight of its mission, and it’s apparent in models like the Trax.
The 2024 Trax immediately gains an advantage over the 2024 Taos with its more affordable price tag and overall value. Volkswagen forces drivers to pay a premium, with the Taos starting at $23,995 in 2024. Its top-tier trim, the Taos SEL, is priced over $33,000 and comparable to what you could expect to pay for a larger model. Fortunately, Chevrolet takes a different approach by remaining true to its roots. The 2024 Trax starts at $20,400, making it the most affordable in its class.[a] Even top-tier trims like the ACTIV are modestly priced at $23,900.[a]
What else differentiates the 2024 Trax from the 2024 Taos? How does Chevrolet give you more for your money than Volkswagen? It’s time to find out and see why your search for a subcompact SUV just might end with you joining the Chevrolet legacy.
Subcompact SUVs are attractive because of their affordable price tags, engaging performance, sedan-like handling and efficiency, and value-oriented packaging. The 2024 Taos and 2024 Trax are no exception, but one automaker does a much better job at delivering more value. How so? The 2024 Taos starts at $23,995, whereas the 2024 Trax starts at $20,400 and is easily the most affordable in the segment.[a] But what do you get for your money? Does the Taos offer more value with its higher price tag? Unfortunately, that isn’t the case, with Volkswagen giving the Taos a sparse four-trim lineup compared to the Trax’s more expansive five-trim family.
The Taos S starts the lineup for 2024, sitting on 18-inch wheels and featuring LED lighting. It features the VW Digital Cockpit, a 6.5-inch center display, and a 1.5L turbo-charged engine with IQ.Drive technology. As a base model, its interior is sparse, with Volkswagen enticing you to spend more on the SE, SE Black, or SEL. The SE, which starts at $28,165, adds CloudTex and cloth seating surfaces, Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, and remote start. The SE Black adds blacked-out styling elements and blue interior stitching, while the SEL offers the enhanced VW Digital Cockpit Pro, a BeatsAudio system, leather seating, projector headlights, and a sunroof for $33,515.
Pricing for the top-tier Taos trims in 2024 makes it more comparable to its larger Volkswagen siblings, but it doesn’t come with the same perks. Fortunately, Chevrolet offers a far better alternative with the 2024 Trax and its value-packed, five-trim lineup. The Trax LS kickstarts the lineup at $20,400 and introduces the Trax’s larger footprint that promises more head, leg, and cargo room.[a] Chevrolet adds to its packaging by including the Chevy Safety Assist suite, an expansive 8-inch touchscreen display, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Climbing to the 1RS and 2RS transforms the Trax into an athletic road warrior, with the 1RS sitting on 18-inch wheels and the 2RS on 19-inch wheels. Both models feature unique design details, black badging, and red interior accents.
The Trax LT and ACTIV complete the lineup, with the LT Introducing more technologies and conveniences at an affordable starting price of $22,300.[a] The LT has an 11-inch color touchscreen and an 8-inch color Driver Information Center, remote start, and automatic climate controls. The top-tier ACTIV builds on those features, adding 18-inch black aluminum wheels, unique interior accents, and a black grille with Titanium chrome accents that give the SUV a sportier aesthetic for a budget-friendly price of $23,900.[a]
The 2024 Taos and 2024 Trax are tech-savvy SUVs that showcase how modern technologies can improve every experience behind the wheel. Chevrolet and Volkswagen do an excellent job of integrating active and passive technologies to keep drivers connected, engaged, and situationally aware. These technologies stretch from expansive digital displays to driver-assist and safety tools that mitigate the potential for collisions. But how do the models differ, and what can you expect from the 2024 Trax that you won’t find in the 2024 Taos?
The 2024 Taos has a higher starting price of $23,995, which immediately leads people to think that it offers more tech-related features. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. The 2024 Taos S rolls off the production line with a small, 6.5-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth capability. The display size is a sharp contrast to the Trax’s larger, 8-inch standard display with the Chevrolet infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Add in the Trax’s more affordable price tag, and there’s no question you get more for your money, even in a base trim.
Climbing the lineups reveals more of the same, with the Taos SE and SEL featuring an 8-inch display with either the Composition Media system or the Discover Media system with Navigation. Chevrolet guarantees the 2024 Trax keeps the lead with an 11-inch touchscreen display that supports wireless smartphone integration and complements the Trax’s wireless charging system, WiFi Hotspot capability, and expansive suite of safety and driver-assist technologies.
The 2024 Trax showcases Chevrolet’s success at giving drivers more for their money by incorporating cutting-edge safety and driver-assist tools. For example, the Trax features the Chevy Safety Assist suite of six advanced technologies and the automaker’s exclusive Teen Driver Technology. The Chevy Safety Assist suite includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, IntelliBeam automatic high-beam control, a Following Distance Indicator, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning. You’ll also find optional tools like Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert.
Industry-wide safety regulations mean you’ll find many comparable safety and driver-assist tools in the 2024 Taos. However, Volkswagen doesn’t offer anything similar to Teen Driver and forces drivers to spend more for the same features that come standard on the more affordable Trax. The higher-priced Taos comes with a standard rearview camera, an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, an Intelligent Crash Response System, and IQ.Drive that includes Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Front Assist, an Active Blind Spot Monitor, and Lane Assist.
Another notable difference between the 2024 Taos and the 2024 Trax is size. As subcompact SUVs, the Taos and Trax have similar footprints, but Chevrolet and Volkswagen utilize those footprints in unique ways. When you look at the dimensions and specifications, it’s readily apparent that Volkswagen prioritizes cargo capacity in the 2024 Taos, and Chevrolet prioritizes driver and passenger comfort.
The 2024 Trax offers a maximum cargo capacity of 54.1 cu.ft. behind the front row and 25.6 cu.ft. behind the second row. Alternatively, the 2024 Taos can handle more cargo, with 65.9 cu.ft. of total space and 27.9 cu.ft. with both rows up. While this extra space gives the Taos an advantage over the Trax, it comes at a cost and makes the Taos less driver- and passenger-friendly.
The 2024 Taos and 2024 Trax have comparable wheelbases, with the Taos on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and the Trax on a 106-inch wheelbase. Chevrolet stretches the Trax for 2024, responding to feedback from drivers wanting a more spacious cabin. The Trax’s 2024 growth spurt translates to a length of 178.6 inches, making it longer than the 175.8-inch-long Taos. So, what does Chevrolet do with the Trax’s extra room?
The Trax’s expansion in 2024 translates to a more spacious cabin that improves head, leg, and shoulder room across both rows. This is especially apparent when comparing the Trax’s dimensions to the Taos and looking beyond passenger volumes. The Taos and Trax have similar passenger volumes at 99.5 and 99.8 cu.ft., respectively, but the real difference is in how much legroom you have in the first and second rows. The Taos offers 40.1 inches of legroom in the front and 37.9 inches in the second row, which is plenty to give you and your passengers a chance to relax. However, the Trax’s extended wheelbase means even more room, with 41.9 inches of legroom in the front row and 38.7 inches in the second row.
Chevrolet also fine-tunes the Trax’s interior design to make it feel more spacious and comfortable. The 2024 Trax features a lowered instrument panel with a streamlined design that visually stretches the cabin, adding airiness to the space and improving visibility. Chevrolet adds exclusive trim details and more conveniences to complement the cabin, heighten your comfort, and extend the Trax’s versatility. You’ll see this firsthand in the Trax’s premium seating, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated seats, heated exterior mirrors, and heated steering wheel. While the Taos offers comparable features, Volkswagen forces drivers to spend far more.
Are you willing to pay more for less? That’s what happens when you shop for a subcompact SUV like the 2024 Volkswagen Taos. While the Taos is impressive, it doesn’t offer the same value you can expect when you invest in a best-selling Chevrolet like the 2024 Trax. Chevrolet goes the extra mile to give drivers more value, guaranteeing your money works harder for you.
The 2024 Trax is a best-seller on our lot, with the McCluskey Chevrolet team excited to ride along for your first test drive. While you’re here, you’ll see why we’re the most trusted team in the area and get a front-row seat to a world-class car-buying experience. You deserve to get excited about your purchase, and we’re here to kickstart that celebration by partnering with you today, tomorrow, and every day ahead.
Partnering with us guarantees you get the most from your Trax without compromise. We’ll help you find the perfect 2024 Trax at a great price and walk you through our hassle-free finance process. From there, we’ll toss you the keys with a friendly reminder that you can rely on our state-of-the-art service department for all your automotive service, repair, and maintenance needs.
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