Scion iA (2016) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2023) Specs

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2016 Scion iA and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications

Model Year	2016	2023
Model	Scion iA	Volkswagen Taos
Engine	1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	105.9 in	-4.7 in
Length	171.7 in	175.8 in	-4.1 in
Width	66.7 in	72.5 in	-5.8 in
Height	58.5 in	64.4 in	-5.9 in
Curb Weight	2385 lb.	3181 lb.	-796 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.7 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.1 in	56.5 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	48.6 in	0.0 in	48.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	40.1 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.8 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.0 in	55.2 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.5 in	0.0 in	49.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	37.9 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.3 ft³	27.9 ft³	-14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.3 ft³	65.9 ft³	-52.6 ft³

2016 Scion iA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Sitting behind my 5-9 self in the Scion iA, I have about an inch of knee room, which is an inch more than I have in the Fiesta. While other small sedans don't tend to be much better, the Nissan Versa has a far roomier rear seat. Note that while a car must be nearly the best if not the best in an area to warrant a "why to buy," it doesn't have to be nearly the worst to warranty a "why not to buy," only not good. see full Scion iA review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Scion iA.

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.

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