Volkswagen Taos (2023) vs. Suzuki SX4 (2008) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2008 Suzuki SX4 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2008
Model	Volkswagen Taos	Suzuki SX4
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 143 hp@5800 136 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	98.4 in	7.5 in
Length	175.8 in	163.9 in	11.9 in
Width	72.5 in	69.1 in	3.4 in
Height	64.4 in	63.2 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3437 lb.	2932 lb.	505 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	11.0 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.5 in	53.3 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.4 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.5 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	52.8 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.0 in	-47 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	35.9 in	2 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	16.0 ft³	11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	65.9 ft³	51.8 ft³	14.1 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.

2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	It is what it is. I fit into the seat well. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Interior and cargo space are roomy for a compact car. Lots of head & leg room for front and back seats. Easy to get in and out of front seats. Trunk is big. For a small car that's easy to park there's plenty of interior space. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Seat are ok,,, miss the feel of leather but something I can live with, plenty of leg room for me. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2007	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room. see full Suzuki SX4 review

2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2009	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD	Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008	4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	Not much leg room, even for average adults. see full Suzuki SX4 review

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