Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,326 mm | 4,422 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,529 kg | 1,591 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 55 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 909 mm | 77 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 826 mm | 119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 643 L | 187 L | 456 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,855 L | 297 L | -296 L |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson 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 |