Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | Jaguar XF | Volkswagen Taos | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 114.5 in | 105.9 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 175.8 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 72.5 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 64.4 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4017 lb. | 3181 lb. | 836 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.9 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.7 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -48.2 ft3 |
2010 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2010 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF 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.