Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 101.5 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 173.5 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 70.5 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.8 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3549 lb. | -848 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.5 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 41.5 in | 12.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 32.5 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
2007 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |