Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2012) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Ford Explorer	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	101.5 in	11.1 in
Length	197.1 in	174.1 in	23 in
Width	78.9 in	70.5 in	8.4 in
Height	70.4 in	56.9 in	13.5 in
Curb Weight	4557 lb.	3508 lb.	1049 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.9 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	54.7 in	6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	35.8 in	4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	41.5 in	19.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	32.5 in	7.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	39.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	6.6 ft³	14.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	6.6	37.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	10.5 ft³	70.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.

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

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