Model Year | 2023 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,465 mm | 4,597 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,443 kg | 1,407 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 59 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 899 mm | 64 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 436 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,866 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
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.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |