Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 122.0 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 206.8 in | -31 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 76.3 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 70.3 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3437 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1066 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 63.2 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 62.6 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.4 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 27.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 65.9 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.
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |