Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,465 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,565 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,443 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 963 mm | -41 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 617 L | 790 L | -173 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,506 L | 1,866 L | 0 L |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |
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.