Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,465 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,443 kg | 1,345 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 851 mm | 112 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 340 L | 450 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,866 L | 770 L | -769 L |
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.
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |