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2014 Lexus IS and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Volkswagen Taos | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 105.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 175.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 64.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3181 lb. | 280 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 40.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.9 in | -5.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -55.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
| 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 | |
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