Model Year | 2023 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 98.4 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 158.1 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 66.7 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.9 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 2476 lb. | 705 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.5 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 34.3 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 16.3 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.
2007 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |