Volkswagen Taos (2023) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2006) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year	2023	2006
Model	Volkswagen Taos	Chevrolet Equinox
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750	3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	112.5 in	-6.6 in
Length	175.8 in	188.8 in	-13 in
Width	72.5 in	71.4 in	1.1 in
Height	64.4 in	69.3 in	-4.9 in
Curb Weight	3437 lb.	3796 lb.	-359 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.0 gal.	-3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.9 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.5 in	55.7 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.1 in	-51.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.2 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	40.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	55.9 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.4 in	-51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	40.2 in	-2.3 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	35.7 ft³	-7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	65.9 ft³	67.1 ft³	-1.2 ft³

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.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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