Wondering why automotive reviewers have been making such a fuss about the 2025 Volkswagen Taos’s interior? Though it’s the smallest of Volkswagen’s reliable SUVs, drivers shouldn’t be fooled by its compact build. For 2025, the Taos packs class-leading cargo capacity and room for 5 to ride comfortably, making it an easy choice for first-time SUV buyers or drivers who want a versatile utility vehicle that can also handle Ottawa traffic and side-streets. Keep reading to find out how the 2025 Taos is shocking its nay-sayers and exceeding every expectation about its interior design!
Whether you’re behind the wheel or taking it easy in the second row, you won’t regret your choice of seat. The 2025 Taos brings everyone an approximate 40 inches of head room, around 56 inches of shoulder space, and a minimum of 37.9 inches to stretch their legs. That means no bickering in the back row or accidentally elbowing your front row passenger! The main difference is the front row’s access to heated seats, but with the Taos’s standard dual-zone climate control to keep everyone cozy, it’s no big deal if you miss out on calling shotgun.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Passenger Space (inches)
Row
Head Room
Shoulder Room
Leg Room
Front Row
40.7
56.5
40.1
Second Row
39.8
55.2
37.9
Expandable Cargo Space
Despite the Taos being the smallest of Volkswagen’s SUV line, the 2025 model asserts itself with class-leading cargo space behind its rear seats. Drivers with the maximum number of passengers can make use of a handy 790 L of cargo space to carry loads like groceries and backpacks, whereas those with less can partially fold the rear seats 60/40 for more space. Alternatively, solo drivers or those with only one passenger can fold the second row down entirely and make use of the Taos’s full 1,866 L of cargo; enough for bulkier items like camping gear, gym equipment, or furniture flatpacks.
