Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford EcoSport | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 149 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 101.5 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 161.3 in | 174.1 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 56.9 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3327 lb. | 3508 lb. | -181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 35.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 41.5 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 32.5 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford EcoSport.
2012 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 |