Model Year | 2023 | 2011 | |
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 | 3181 lb. | 2546 lb. | 635 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.6 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 |
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.
2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |