Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 173.5 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 52.5 in | 56.8 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3505 lb. | 75 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.5 in | -32.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 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 |