Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Honda CR-Z | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 95.9 in | 10 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 160.6 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 68.5 in | 4 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 54.9 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 2690 lb. | 491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 36.9 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.8 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.7 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 40.8 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.
2012 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |