Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,465 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,524 kg | 1,559 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,011 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 963 mm | -44 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 790 L | -229 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 1,866 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.
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.