Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,407 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,610 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 909 mm | 71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 826 mm | -825 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 187 L | 413 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 297 L | -275.8 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred 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 |