Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 101.5 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 174.1 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3508 lb. | -47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.7 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 35.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 41.5 in | 15.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 32.5 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota Avalon.
2012 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 |