Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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 | 3,020 mm | 2,690 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,465 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,991 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,173 kg | 1,443 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 50 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 963 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,463 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 790 L | -99 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,948 L | 27.9 | -26.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,296 L | 1,866 L | 2 L |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos.