Volkswagen Tayron vs Toyota C-HR

The Volkswagen Tayron starts from $48,290 before on-road costs, while the Toyota C-HR opens at $46,940. That makes the Toyota C-HR the more affordable entry point by $1,350.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $53,119 and $51,634 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota C-HR by roughly $4,130 in fuel alone.

Both the Volkswagen Tayron and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron and 85% for the Toyota C-HR.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron and 7 in the Toyota C-HR. The Volkswagen Tayron adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota C-HR misses.

The Volkswagen Tayron features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Tayron stands out with wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volkswagen Tayron uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Volkswagen Tayron has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen Tayron is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen Tayron measures 4,792mm long on a 2,791mm wheelbase, 432mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,360mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Volkswagen Tayron and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Volkswagen Tayron a 182L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,775kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tayron and $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $826 annual difference in favour of the Toyota C-HR.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Volkswagen Tayron) vs $1,340 (Toyota C-HR). The Toyota C-HR saves you roughly $826 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Tayron) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota C-HR). Both match on warranty length.