Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 4.2L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@4250 263 lb-ft@3650 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 101.5 in | 19.3 in |
Length | 201.0 in | 174.1 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.5 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 70.6 in | 56.9 in | 13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4301 lb. | 3508 lb. | 793 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.7 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 35.8 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 41.5 in | 22 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.5 in | 5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 6.6 | 66.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 125.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Ford Freestar.
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 |