Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.5 in | -14 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 191.1 in | -17 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.1 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 69.5 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 5335 lb. | -1827 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 60.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.0 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.0 in | -16.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.6 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 21.9 ft3 | -15.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 75.2 ft3 | -64.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 BMW X5.