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2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
| Model Year | 2023 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Taos | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 175.8 in | 175.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.5 in | 2 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 57.4 in | 7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 2920 lb. | 261 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.2 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
| 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | |
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