Model Year | 2022 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
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Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,465 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,440 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 48 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 150 L | 640 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,866 L | 5.3 | -4.3 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.
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |