Dodge Dart (2014) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2008) Specs

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2014 Dodge Dart and 2008 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Dodge Dart	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6250 171 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	101.5 in	4.9 in
Length	183.9 in	173.5 in	10.4 in
Width	72.0 in	70.5 in	1.5 in
Height	57.7 in	56.8 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3348 lb.	3549 lb.	-201 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	37.5 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	54.7 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	35.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	41.5 in	14.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.3 in	32.5 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	6.6 ft³	6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	10.5 ft³	2.6 ft³

2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Dart's generous size pays few dividends in its back seat, where legroom, though a bit more abundant than in the Focus, is in shorter supply than inside some other smaller, lighter competitors. The average adult will fit behind the average adult with a little room to spare. The seat itself isn't quite as comfortable as the higher, larger, better-shaped cushion in the Focus. see full Dodge Dart review

2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Seats are comfortable for long periods even in the base Aero. Various models have different headrest designs, some better and worse. Nice ergonomics, generally. see full Dodge Dart review
2013	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very large backseat for class. see full Dodge Dart review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	There is plenty enough room for me. My 6'5" friend is comfortable sitting in my Dart and says there is more leg and head room than his Corvette. I'd say this is a big plus for perspective buyers. see full Dodge Dart review
2013	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats in the Rallye package. see full Dodge Dart review

2008 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
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review

2008 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

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