Model Year | 2006 | 2022 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.9 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 175.8 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 64.4 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 3430 lb. | 118 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.1 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2022 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 2022 Volkswagen Taos.