Model Year | 2023 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,196 mm | 4,465 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,290 kg | 1,443 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 50 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 963 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 790 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,758 L | 1,866 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Soul.
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.