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2014 Mazda Mazda5 and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Volkswagen Taos | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,585 mm | 4,465 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,443 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 775 mm | 0 mm | 775 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 790 L | -470 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 27.9 | -26.9 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 1,866 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda5
| 2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
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