Jeep Patriot (2015) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2022) Specs

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2015 Jeep Patriot and 2022 Volkswagen Taos Specifications

Model Year	2015	2022
Model	Jeep Patriot	Volkswagen Taos
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	105.9 in	-2.2 in
Length	173.8 in	175.8 in	-2 in
Width	69.2 in	72.5 in	-3.3 in
Height	65.5 in	64.4 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3214 lb.	3175 lb.	39 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	40.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	56.5 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	0.0 in	52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.1 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	39.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.2 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.9 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	27.9 ft³	-4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.5 ft³	65.9 ft³	-12.4 ft³

2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot 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

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