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Volkswagen Taro Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1989–1997) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Taro is a practical workhorse pickup, offered with single-cab, 1.5-cab and double-cab bodies so buyers could balance passenger room against load-bed length for trades, farms and light commercial duty.

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Volkswagen Taro Engines and Transmissions

Volkswagen Taro engine choices span gasoline and diesel. Examples include the 1.8 MT and 2.2 MT gasoline double-cabs with manual gearboxes and rear-wheel drive, plus a 2.5 MT diesel with all-wheel drive. Smaller gasoline units suit lighter road work; the diesel adds low-speed pulling power off pavement.

Pickup double-cab — Volkswagen Taro Engines and Transmissions

Pickup double-cab Volkswagen Taro Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1800 cm³	83 hp	61 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2200 cm³	94 hp	69 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2366 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	187 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	79 hp	58 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	79 hp	58 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	83 hp	61 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Pickup single-cab — Volkswagen Taro Engines and Transmissions

Pickup single-cab Volkswagen Taro Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1800 cm³	83 hp	61 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2200 cm³	94 hp	69 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2366 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	187 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	79 hp	58 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	79 hp	58 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	83 hp	61 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Pickup 1.5-cab — Volkswagen Taro Engines and Transmissions

Pickup 1.5-cab Volkswagen Taro Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1800 cm³	83 hp	61 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2200 cm³	94 hp	69 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2366 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	187 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	79 hp	58 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	79 hp	58 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2446 cm³	83 hp	61 kW	149 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Volkswagen Taro Dimensions

Pickup double-cab — Volkswagen Taro Dimensions

Pickup double-cab Volkswagen Taro Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.2 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.4 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm

Pickup single-cab — Volkswagen Taro Dimensions

Pickup single-cab Volkswagen Taro Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.2 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.4 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm

Pickup 1.5-cab — Volkswagen Taro Dimensions

Pickup 1.5-cab Volkswagen Taro Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.2 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.4 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4725 mm	1650 mm	1555 mm	2850 mm	210 mm