Volkswagen SUV Types: From Compact Crossovers to Electric 

In the current Volkswagen lineup, you’ll find four distinct VW SUV types, and the differences between them are wide enough to steer your decision in a completely different direction. North Penn Volkswagen in Colmar, PA knows all of them — from new to Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned — which makes it a practical starting point for the comparison. This page covers what sets each body style apart so you can walk in with a clearer idea of what you’re looking for.

The Volkswagen Taos and Tiguan: Two Compact Takes

Starting at the compact end, the Volkswagen Taos runs a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 174 horsepower, with available 4MOTION® all-wheel drive and two-row seating for five. Step up one tier and you’re in the Volkswagen Tiguan, a compact two-row SUV with more interior room, a broader trim selection, and the same German engineering underneath. Both come new and Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned at North Penn Volkswagen, covering a range of budgets and mileage preferences.

The Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport: Room to Roam

Three-row seating for up to seven passengers is the defining feature of the Volkswagen Atlas, which also offers up to 96.6 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear rows fold flat. Available with 4MOTION® all-wheel drive, it handles households where space is the priority.

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport works the same platform in a two-row layout, trading the third row for a sportier, lower roofline and a sharper exterior profile. Both are available new and Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned at North Penn Volkswagen.

The Volkswagen ID.4: The Electric Choice

Fully electric and available in both rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations, the Volkswagen ID.4 produces 282 horsepower in RWD trim or 335 horsepower with AWD. EPA-estimated range reaches up to 291 miles on the 82-kWh battery, and DC Fast Charging takes the battery from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. North Penn Volkswagen is the place to put the Volkswagen ID.4 in that comparison.

Explore VW SUV Types at North Penn Volkswagen

From the compact Volkswagen Taos to the three-row Volkswagen Atlas to the electric Volkswagen ID.4, the full range of VW SUV types is covered at North Penn Volkswagen. Our Volkswagen dealership in Colmar, PA is set up to walk you through the differences, trim by trim, and help you land on the body style that actually fits your life. Volkswagen financing is available for both new and pre-owned purchases — reach out to North Penn Volkswagen when you’re ready to take the next step.