| Model Year | 2024 | 2018 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Taos | Jeep Compass | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 180 hp@6400 175 lb-ft@3900 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Length | 175.8 in | 173.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 64.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 3327 lb. | 103 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.5 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 59.8 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Volkswagen Taos.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Jeep Compass.