Model Year | 2023 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Scion tC | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 174.0 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 69.1 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 55.7 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 2970 lb. | 211 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.6 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.6 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 50.0 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.3 in | -47.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 33.6 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 30.5 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.
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |