Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Land Cruiser | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 381 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
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 | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.5 in | 10.7 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 174.1 in | 20.8 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.5 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 74.0 in | 56.9 in | 17.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5690 lb. | 3508 lb. | 2182 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.0 in | 54.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.8 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 41.5 in | 19.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 32.5 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | 36 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.3 in | 0.0 in | 62.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.4 in | 0.0 in | 28.4 in |
Total Legroom | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.0 ft3 | 6.6 | 36.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 |