Lexus IS (2014) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2023) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Lexus IS and 2023 Volkswagen Taos specs.
2014 Lexus IS and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2023 |
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Model |
Lexus IS |
Volkswagen Taos |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,799 mm |
2,690 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,666 mm |
4,465 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,811 mm |
1,842 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,430 mm |
1,636 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,570 kg |
1,443 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
66 L |
50 L |
16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
970 mm |
1,034 mm |
969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,420 mm |
1,435 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,379 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,138 mm |
1,019 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
937 mm |
1,011 mm |
936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,356 mm |
1,402 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,372 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
818 mm |
963 mm |
-145 mm |
Total Legroom |
1,956 mm (over 2 rows) |
1,981 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
306 L |
790 L |
-484 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
10.8 |
1,866 L |
9.8 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
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.
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