Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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 | 112.5 in | 101.5 in | 11 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 173.5 in | 15.3 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 56.8 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3919 lb. | 3549 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 37.5 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 35.8 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 41.5 in | 14.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 32.5 in | 7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |
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 |