Model Year | 2023 | 2022 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,465 mm | 4,917 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,443 kg | 1,528 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 993 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 450 L | 340 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,866 L | 15.9 | -14.9 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.
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