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Model Year | 2023 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Cadillac ELR | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.1 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 186.0 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 72.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 55.9 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 4050 lb. | -869 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 36.9 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.9 in | -52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.7 in | 5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 49.9 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 33.6 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 55.4 ft3 |
2023 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 2023 Volkswagen Taos.
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.