Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Scion tC | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 173.5 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 70.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.8 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 3549 lb. | -579 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 41.5 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 0.0 in | 47.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 32.5 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2011 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 |