Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | 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@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 101.5 in | 2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 173.5 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 56.8 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 3549 lb. | -198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.5 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.8 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 41.5 in | 14.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 32.5 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sportage.
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 |