Audi Q3 (2020) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2023) Specs

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2020 Audi Q3 and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications

Model Year	2020	2023
Model	Audi Q3	Volkswagen Taos
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.5 in	105.9 in	-0.4 in
Length	176.6 in	175.8 in	0.8 in
Width	72.8 in	72.5 in	0.3 in
Height	64.1 in	64.4 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3905 lb.	3181 lb.	724 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.7 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.5 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.1 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.8 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.2 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.9 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	27.9 ft³	-4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	48.0 ft³	65.9 ft³	-17.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Audi Q3.

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