Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
|
Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 175.8 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 64.4 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3175 lb. | 158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 27.9 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo 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.