| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Eos | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 357 hp@5200 389 lb-ft@4350 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.5 in | -8 in |
| Length | 174.1 in | 188.5 in | -14.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 74.8 in | -4.3 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 71.9 in | -15 in |
| Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 5052 lb. | -1544 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 42.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.0 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.5 in | -17 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.9 in | -28.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 36.4 ft3 | -29.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -58.2 ft3 |
| 2012 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 2010 Jeep Commander.