Model Year | 2022 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,929 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,465 mm | 5,065 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,440 kg | 1,839 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 72 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,001 mm | 962 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 754 mm | -754 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 408 L | 382 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 1,082 L | 26.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,866 L | 2,016 L | -1 L |
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.
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