Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 202 hp@5000 237 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 105.9 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 175.8 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 72.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 64.4 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4016 lb. | 3437 lb. | 579 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 55.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler 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.