2024 Dodge Hornet vs. 2024 Volkswagen Taos: Compare Wagon | Pierre Dodge

AWD GT 4dr Crossover

2024 Dodge Hornet

S 4dr SUV

2024 Volkswagen Taos

Engine Name

2.0L Turbo I4 268hp 295ft. lbs.
1.5L Turbo I4 158hp 184ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4

Aspiration

Turbo
Turbo

Bore

3.31
2.93

Displacement

2
1.5

Oil capacity

4.7
4.3

Stroke

3.54
3.38

Valve timing

VVT
VVT

Max hp

268 @0
158 @5500

Max torque

295 @0
184 @1750

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16

Transmission Name

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic
8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic

Compression

-
11.5

Ground Clearance

8.0
6.4

Height

63.8
64.4

Length

178.3
175.8

Wheelbase

103.8
105.9

Width

82.0
72.5

Cargo Volume

27.0
27.9

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

54.7
65.9

Head Room 1st Row

38.8
40.7

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

38.2
39.8

Hip Room 1st Row

54.3
53.9

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

53.5
45.4

Leg Room 1st Row

41.7
40.1

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

38.0
37.9

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Shoulder Room 1st Row

55.7
56.5

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

54.8
55.2

Standard Seating

5
5

Curb Weight

3715
3181

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.5
13.2

Front Tire Description

215/60R17
215/55R17

Front Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0

Rear Tire Description

215/60R17
215/55R17

Rear Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0

Tire Type

All Season
All Season

Max Towing Capacity

2000
-

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

4960
4343

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

4001-5000
4001-5000

Front Wheel Diameter

17.0
17.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

17.0
17.0

Front Track Width

-
61.9

Rear Track Width

-
60.5

Interior Volume

-
127.4

Passenger Volume

-
99.5

Max Payload

-
948

Tonnage

-
Compact

Front Wheel Width

-
7.0

Rear Wheel Width

-
7.0

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline

Fuel Grade

Regular
Regular

City MPG

21
28

Highway MPG

29
36

Combined MPG

24
31

Fuel quality

0
87

Fuel induction

DI
DI

Auto start/stop

Yes
Yes

Battery

-
maintenance-free

Battery saver

-
Yes

Rear suspension type

multi-link
torsion beam

Front shock type

gas
gas

Rear shock type

gas
gas

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear spring type

coil
coil

Suspension control

frequency selective
-

Rear suspension classification

independent
semi-independent

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front spring type

-
coil

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

-
48/50000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

-
48/50000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

-
36/36000

Phone

no
-

Infotainment screen size

10.25 in.
6.5 in.

Smartphone integration

wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Connected in-car apps

Amazon Alexa, app marketplace integration, Google POIs, Google search
app marketplace integration

Radio

AM/FM, touch screen display
AM/FM, touch screen display

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
-

Antenna

-
mast

Radio data system

-
yes

Smart device app compatibility

-
Amazon Alexa, Car-Net

Smart device app function

-
engine start, horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location

Wi-Fi

-
hotspot

Wireless

-
Bluetooth

Mirror color

body-color
black

Grille color

black
black

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed

Front wipers

rain sensing
rain sensing

Rear bumper color

black
body-color

Spare tire mount location

rear
inside

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Wheels

aluminum alloy
painted aluminum alloy

Rear wiper

intermittent
intermittent, with washer

Side mirror adjustments

power, power folding
manual folding, power

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED

Taillights

LED
LED

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Power windows

safety reverse
remotely operated

Exhaust

-
hidden

mirror color

-
body-color

Roof rails

-
black

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Multi-function display

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

Compass

yes
-

Clock

yes
yes

Humidity/dewpoint sensors

no
-

Heated steering wheel

no
-

Front seat type

bucket
bucket

Instrument cluster screen size

12.3 in.
8 in.

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Front air conditioning zones

dual
single

Rear seat folding

flat
flat

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

leatherette
cloth

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Passenger seat manual adjustments

6, reclining
6, height, reclining

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Rear vents

second row
-

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
-

Air filtration

yes
yes

First aid kit

no
-

Trailer stability control

no
-

Hill holder control

no
-

Anti-theft system

yes
-

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Rearview monitor

no
-

Lane deviation sensors

no
-

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

no
-

Braking assist

no
-

Programmable safety key

no
-

Traction control

yes
yes

Cross traffic alert

rear
rear

Parking sensors

rear
-

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

ABS

yes
yes

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front, rear

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
front, front pedestrian, rear

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Brake Assist

-
yes

Cargo Area Organizer

no
-

Tool kit

no
-

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Remote engine start

no
-

Push-button start

yes
yes

Capless fuel filler system

yes
-

Footwell lights

no
-

cruise control

no
-

power steering

no
-

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

semi-automatic
semi-automatic

One-touch windows

4
4

Steering wheel trim

leatherette
leatherette

Shift knob trim

urethane
leather

Floor mat material

carpet
-

Storage

cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
manual day/night

Reading lights

front, rear
front

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Power outlet(s)

12V front, USB front, USB rear, USB-C front, USB-C rear
12V front, USB-C front

Overhead console

front
front

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
panic alarm, trunk release

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage

Assist handle

front, rear
passenger side, rear

Floor mats

front, rear
-

Armrests

rear center folding with pass-thru
rear center folding with pass-thru, rear center with cupholders

Floor material

carpet
cargo area carpet, carpet

When comparing the 2024 Dodge Hornet with the 2024 Volkswagen Taos, it's essential to consider a variety of characteristics that appeal to consumers, from pricing and fuel efficiency to technology and performance. Both vehicles are priced competitively with the Dodge Hornet at $31400 and the Volkswagen Taos at $23995 , reflecting their market positioning and feature sets.

In terms of fuel economy, the Dodge Hornet offers 21 MPG in the city and 24 MPG combined, which is designed to meet the needs of city drivers and long-distance commuters alike. On the other hand, the Volkswagen Taos provides 28 MPG in the city and a combined 31 MPG, emphasizing its efficiency across different driving environments.

Technology also plays a significant role in modern vehicles, and both models come equipped with advanced features. The Dodge Hornet includes wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay integration on a screen size of 10.25 in., while the Volkswagen Taos not only matches this with its own 6.5 in. display but also offers Android Auto, Apple CarPlay integration, enhancing connectivity and usability.

Performance metrics such as horsepower and torque give insight into the vehicles' capabilities. The Dodge Hornet is powered by a 2.0L Turbo I4 268hp 295ft. lbs. engine, producing 268 horsepower and 295 @0 lb-ft of torque. In contrast, the Volkswagen Taos uses an 2.0L Turbo I4 268hp 295ft. lbs. engine to deliver 158 horsepower and 184 @1750 lb-ft of torque, coupled with a 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic transmission for smooth handling and acceleration.

Warranty coverage is another crucial aspect, with the Dodge Hornet offering a basic warranty and a powertrain warranty. Similarly, the Volkswagen Taos provides a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 48/50000 powertrain warranty, ensuring peace of mind for owners regarding maintenance and potential repairs.

Additional features like the number of trims available, the number of doors, and body type also play into the overall appeal and functionality of each vehicle. The Dodge Hornet comes with 4 doors and is classified as a Wagon, whereas the Volkswagen Taos comes with 4 doors and a SUV body, catering to different tastes and needs. Experience the 2024 Dodge Hornet Wagon by scheduling a test drive at Pierre Dodge, trusted dodge dealer serving Hermiston, OR and surrounding areas.

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