Model Year | 2023 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,465 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,443 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 85 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 886 mm | 77 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 909 L | -119 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,866 L | 2,008 L | -1 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.
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |