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2006 Ford Focus and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Taos | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6000 133 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 105.9 in | -3 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 175.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 72.5 in | -5.8 in |
| Height | 59.5 in | 64.4 in | -4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2805 lb. | 3181 lb. | -376 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.5 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.1 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Focus
| 2006 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was a pleasant surprise when we discovered how comfortable the front seats were for long road trips. They are contoured enough so I can lay the seat back, with a small pillow and take a nice long nap. This is probably highly subjective, but for us, the car seats have been just what we wanted. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front seat has more room than one would expect. I have yet to encounter someone who has not fit inside comfortably, despite their size. Being over 6ft tall, I drive daily without feeling cramped or enclosed. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room for a big guy like me. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can drive for long distances without succuming to fatigue. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Ample room. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The first-generation Focus has great seats -- cushy, well-bolstered, and high off the floor. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Regular sized adults can fit in the back seat without too many problems. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2006 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another two inches of legroom sure would be nice. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Very average for its class. Not a place for grownups for long. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not the best, but ok for a 2 door hatch. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Short seat track makes it tight for tall drivers and there is no "dead pedal" to rest your left foot on. see full Ford Focus review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
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