Model Year | 2022 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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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 | 101.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 159.3 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 67.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.3 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3175 lb. | 2483 lb. | 692 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 43.8 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.1 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 31.1 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
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.
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |