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Volkswagen Taos (2022) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and 2020 Chevrolet Sonic specs.

2022 Volkswagen Taos and 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year 2022 2020  
Model Volkswagen Taos Chevrolet Sonic  
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
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 99.4 in 6.5 in
Length 175.8 in 159.8 in 16 in
Width 72.5 in 68.3 in 4.2 in
Height 64.4 in 59.7 in 4.7 in
Curb Weight 3175 lb. 2880 lb. 295 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 38.7 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.4 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.4 in -51.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 41.8 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.8 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 53.0 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.6 in -51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.9 in 34.6 in 3.3 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 76.4 in (over 2 rows) 1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.9 ft3 19.0 ft3 8.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.9 ft3 47.7 ft3 18.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

2022 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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