Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
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 | 1,556 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 |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
2022 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 2022 Volkswagen Taos.