Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,422 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,591 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 55 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 909 mm | 71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 826 mm | 152 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,011 L | 187 L | -186 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,064 L | 297 L | -295 L |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
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 |