Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Volkswagen Taos | |
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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 | 4180 lb. | 3181 lb. | 999 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 |
2011 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. 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.