Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 230 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 173.5 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 56.8 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3637 lb. | 3549 lb. | 88 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 41.5 in | 14.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.5 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.8 in | 0.0 in | 49.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 ft3 | 6.6 | 29.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 62.1 ft3 |
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2009 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 |
2009 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 |