Model Year | 2022 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Mini Hardtop | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 97.1 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 145.6 in | 30.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 66.3 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 55.4 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3175 lb. | 2546 lb. | 629 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 50.3 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 44.7 in | 10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 29.9 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 41.9 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.
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |