Model Year | 2022 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Subaru Crosstrek | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 152 hp@6000 145 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 104.9 in | 1 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 176.5 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.0 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 63.6 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3175 lb. | 3188 lb. | -13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 43.1 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.5 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
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.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | The Subaru Impreza has a roomier and more comfortable rear seat than most compact hatchbacks. But in Crosstrek form the competition becomes small crossovers, and the rear seat in the Kia Seltos and some others is about equally roomy. A couple of adults should be comfortable back there. see full Subaru Crosstrek review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.