Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Land Rover LR2 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6300 234 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 174.1 in | 3 in |
Width | 75.1 in | 70.5 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 56.9 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 3508 lb. | 747 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.8 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 41.5 in | 15.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.5 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 48.5 ft3 |
2008 Land Rover LR2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent seat height as well as seat back position. Good leg room and head room. see full Land Rover LR2 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable seat position, soft leather. Plenty of room and very adjustable. see full Land Rover LR2 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 |