Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Hyundai Azera | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.4 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 192.7 in | -16.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 72.8 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 58.7 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3629 lb. | -448 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 43.7 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.2 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 49.3 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 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |