Volkswagen Taos (2022) vs. Ford Expedition (2008) Specs

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2022 Volkswagen Taos and 2008 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2022	2008
Model	Volkswagen Taos	Ford Expedition
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750	5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	119.0 in	-13.1 in
Length	175.8 in	206.5 in	-30.7 in
Width	72.5 in	78.8 in	-6.3 in
Height	64.4 in	77.2 in	-12.8 in
Curb Weight	3430 lb.	5805 lb.	-2375 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	28.0 gal.	-14.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.5 in	63.2 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.2 in	-60.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.1 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	63.7 in	-8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.1 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-39.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	18.6 ft³	9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.9	55.0 ft³	-27.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	65.9 ft³	108.3 ft³	-42.4 ft³

2022 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

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2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review

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