Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Chevrolet Impala | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.5 in | -9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 200.4 in | -26.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.9 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.7 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3674 lb. | -169 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.7 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.6 in | -17.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 37.6 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |