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Volkswagen Taos (2023) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2009 Mazda Mazda5 specs.

2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2009 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year 2023 2009  
Model Volkswagen Taos Mazda Mazda5  
Engine turbocharged
1.5L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@5500
184 lb-ft@1750
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@6500
148 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Minivan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 108.3 in -2.4 in
Length 175.8 in 181.5 in -5.7 in
Width 72.5 in 69.1 in 3.4 in
Height 64.4 in 64.2 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3181 lb. 3417 lb. -236 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.7 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 55.5 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 52.9 in -52.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.7 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 55.6 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 58.3 in -58.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.9 in 35.2 in 2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.1 in -37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.2 in -49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.9 in -40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.7 in -30.7 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 106.6 in (over 3 rows) -28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.9 ft3 11.3 ft3 16.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.9 44.4 ft3 -16.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.9 ft3 70.9 ft3 -5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

2023 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda Mazda5

2009 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
6-passenger seating adequate for older teens, stows away for hauling capacity. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
2nd-row seat slide fore/aft and recline. Ample room even for larger passengers to be comfortable on long trips. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
CAN SEAT 6 PEOPLE see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too small for a road trip with 6 grown men. The 2nd row is tight but not uncomfortable for me (6 ft tall). The 3rd row is for children or pets only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Not great support in either the seat cushion or back. However, driving position is fine. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
LAST ROW TOO SMALL FOR ADULTS see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 
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