Model Year | 2022 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Ford Explorer | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,465 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,440 kg | 2,014 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 85 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 937 mm | 26 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 385 L | 405 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 1,243 L | 26.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,866 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |