Mazda CX-5 (2018) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2022) Specs

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2018 Mazda CX-5 and 2022 Volkswagen Taos Specifications

Model Year	2018	2022
Model	Mazda CX-5	Volkswagen Taos
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.2 in	105.9 in	0.3 in
Length	179.1 in	175.8 in	3.3 in
Width	72.5 in	72.5 in	0 in
Height	65.3 in	64.4 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3693 lb.	3430 lb.	263 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	0.0 in	55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	40.1 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	55.2 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.9 in	1.7 in
Total Legroom	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.9 ft³	27.9 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	59.6 ft³	65.9 ft³	-6.3 ft³

2018 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-5.

2022 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2022	Volkswagen's "bigger for Americans" strategy continues with the Taos. Even though the new crossover is the smallest VW offers in North America, its rear passengers enjoy a seat set comfortably high off the floor and plenty of room for their heads, shoulders, and legs. On their spec sheets the Kia Seltos and Chevrolet TrailBlazer offer more combined legroom, but I observed more space in the VW. The top two trim levels include rear air vents. Why, then, would someone spend a few thousand more for the Tiguan? Perhaps they occasionally need a third-row seat but don't want a crossover the size of the Atlas. The Tiguan's second-row seat isn't quite as roomy as the Taos's, but unlike the latter it can slide and recline. see full Volkswagen Taos review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.

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