Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 105.9 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 175.8 in | -19.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.5 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 64.4 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 3175 lb. | -340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.1 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.2 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.9 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
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.