Volkswagen Taos (2022) vs. Kia Sedona (2009) Specs

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2022 Volkswagen Taos and 2009 Kia Sedona Specifications

Model Year	2022	2009
Model	Volkswagen Taos	Kia Sedona
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	118.9 in	-13 in
Length	175.8 in	202.0 in	-26.2 in
Width	72.5 in	78.3 in	-5.8 in
Height	64.4 in	69.3 in	-4.9 in
Curb Weight	3175 lb.	4387 lb.	-1212 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	21.1 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.9 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.5 in	63.2 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.2 in	-59.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.7 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	65.3 in	-10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	65.9 in	-65.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	40.9 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	60.5 in	-60.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.1 in	-50.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.0 in	-34 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	-38.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	32.2 ft³	-4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.9	80.1 ft³	-52.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	65.9 ft³	141.5 ft³	-75.6 ft³

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.

2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review

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