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Volkswagen Taos (2023) vs. Chrysler Pacifica (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2017 Chrysler Pacifica specs.

2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications

Model Year 2023 2017  
Model Volkswagen Taos Chrysler Pacifica  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 121.6 in -15.7 in
Length 175.8 in 203.6 in -27.8 in
Width 72.5 in 79.6 in -7.1 in
Height 64.4 in 69.9 in -5.5 in
Curb Weight 3181 lb. 4330 lb. -1149 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 19.0 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 63.8 in -7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 59.0 in -59 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 41.1 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 63.0 in -7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 64.8 in -64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.9 in 39.0 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.7 in -38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 61.2 in -61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.6 in -49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.5 in -36.5 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 116.6 in (over 3 rows) -38.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.9 ft3 32.3 ft3 -4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.9 87.5 ft3 -59.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.9 ft3 140.5 ft3 -74.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

2023 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
 

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6
9-speed automatic FWD
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica review
 
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