Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Mercury Sable | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.9 in | -7 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 202.1 in | -26.3 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 74.5 in | -2 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 61.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3670 lb. | -489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.6 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 41.2 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 44.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos.
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |