Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 185.8 in | -10 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 55.5 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3279 lb. | -98 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 43.3 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.2 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 52.3 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.
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |