Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.7 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 191.1 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.7 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.8 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3505 lb. | 0 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 37.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.2 in | -15.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.0 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
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 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |