Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 99.4 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 173.9 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 68.3 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 59.7 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 2837 lb. | 712 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 38.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 53.0 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 34.6 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.