Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mini Hardtop | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 97.1 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 145.6 in | 27.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 66.3 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.4 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 2546 lb. | 959 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 38.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 50.3 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 44.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 29.9 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -13.5 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 |
2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |