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2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Taos | Kia Optima | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 110.0 in | -4.1 in |
| Length | 175.8 in | 190.7 in | -14.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 57.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3206 lb. | -25 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 45.5 in | -5.4 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 | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 34.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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