Toyota Corolla Cross (2023) vs. Volkswagen Taos (2023) Specs

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2023 Volkswagen Taos Specifications

Model Year	2023	2023
Model	Toyota Corolla Cross	Volkswagen Taos
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6600 151 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	10-speed shiftable CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,639 mm	2,690 mm	0 mm
Length	4,460 mm	4,465 mm	0 mm
Width	1,826 mm	1,842 mm	0 mm
Height	1,646 mm	1,636 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,418 kg	1,443 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	47 L	50 L	-3 L
Headroom, Row 1	980 mm	1,034 mm	979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,339 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,336 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,090 mm	1,019 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	1,011 mm	990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,331 mm	1,402 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,113 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	813 mm	963 mm	-150 mm
Total Legroom	1,902 mm (over 2 rows)	1,981 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	750 L	790 L	-40 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,892 L	1,866 L	0 L

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross.

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