Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Land Rover LR3 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 315 lb-ft@4000 |
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 w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 101.5 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 174.1 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 70.5 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 74.5 in | 56.9 in | 17.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5798 lb. | 3508 lb. | 2290 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.7 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.4 in | 35.8 in | 6.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 41.5 in | 17.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.5 in | 5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 0.0 in | 40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.5 ft3 | 6.6 | 37.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 90.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 79.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Land Rover LR3.
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 |