Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.9 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 175.8 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 64.4 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 3181 lb. | 223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.9 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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.