Hyundai Elantra GT (2015) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2023) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications

Model Year	2015	2023
Model	Hyundai Elantra GT	Volkswagen Taos
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	105.9 in	-1.6 in
Length	169.3 in	175.8 in	-6.5 in
Width	70.1 in	72.5 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.9 in	64.4 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	2908 lb.	3181 lb.	-273 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	56.5 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.1 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.8 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	55.2 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.9 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	27.9 ft³	-4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	51.0 ft³	65.9 ft³	-14.9 ft³

2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT.

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.

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