Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,690 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,465 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,443 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 50 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 0 mm | 864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 790 L | 122 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 27.9 | -25.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 1,866 L | 3 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sedona.
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.