Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.8 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 161.1 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 67.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 59.1 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3245 lb. | 304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.7 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.8 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.4 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 31.5 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 5.5 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |