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2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2007 Mercury Mariner Specifications
| Model Year | 2023 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Taos | Mercury Mariner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Length | 175.8 in | 174.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 68.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3295 lb. | -114 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 35.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -0.4 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercury Mariner
| 2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
| 2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
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