Model Year | 2008 | 2022 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volkswagen Taos | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 105.9 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 175.8 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.5 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 64.4 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3175 lb. | 837 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.1 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.9 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -52.8 ft3 |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL 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.