Chevrolet Uplander (2008) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2011) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Uplander and 2011 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Chevrolet Uplander	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	101.5 in	19.6 in
Length	204.4 in	173.5 in	30.9 in
Width	72.0 in	70.5 in	1.5 in
Height	72.1 in	56.8 in	15.3 in
Curb Weight	4470 lb.	3549 lb.	921 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	10.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.5 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.9 in	54.7 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.7 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	35.8 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.2 in	41.5 in	19.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	61.6 in	0.0 in	61.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	32.5 in	6.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	48.6 in	0.0 in	48.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	36.2 in	0.0 in	36.2 in
Total Legroom	115 in (over 3 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	40.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.9 ft³	6.6 ft³	20.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	74.1 ft³	6.6	67.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	136.5 ft³	10.5 ft³	126 ft³

2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review

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

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