Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 101.5 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 173.5 in | -30.4 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 70.5 in | -4 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.8 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3686 lb. | -831 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.7 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 41.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 32.5 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |