Model Year | 2019 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,465 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,529 kg | 1,443 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,212 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 963 mm | -3 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,065 L | 790 L | -789 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,866 L | -1 L |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 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.