Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 116.0 in | -10.1 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 197.7 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 75.7 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.0 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3719 lb. | -538 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.0 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 32.6 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 49.7 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.
2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |