Chevrolet Equinox (2007) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2023) Specs

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2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications

Model Year	2007	2023
Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Volkswagen Taos
Engine	3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	105.9 in	6.6 in
Length	188.8 in	175.8 in	13 in
Width	71.4 in	72.5 in	-1.1 in
Height	69.3 in	64.4 in	4.9 in
Curb Weight	3796 lb.	3437 lb.	359 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.7 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	56.5 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.1 in	0.0 in	51.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.1 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	39.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	55.2 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	37.9 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.7 ft³	27.9 ft³	7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.1 ft³	65.9 ft³	1.2 ft³

2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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

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