Model Year | 2023 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.4 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 191.5 in | -15.7 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 72.4 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.1 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3250 lb. | -69 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 51.1 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.
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |