Model Year | 2022 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 121.2 in | -15.3 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 202.5 in | -26.7 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 76.9 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 68.9 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3175 lb. | 4621 lb. | -1446 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 63.0 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 64.7 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 83.0 ft3 | -55.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -75.1 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.
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |