Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 101.5 in | 16.4 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 173.5 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.5 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 56.8 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3505 lb. | 966 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 37.5 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 35.8 in | 4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 41.5 in | 16.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 32.5 in | 11.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 44.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 6.6 | 36.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 72.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Flex.
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 |