Model Year | 2023 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Taos | Volvo V50 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.9 in | 2 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 178.0 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 69.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 58.0 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3181 lb. | 3570 lb. | -389 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 34.4 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.9 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | 21.7 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.
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |