Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 130.0 in | -28.5 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 221.3 in | -47.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 79.1 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 76.6 in | -19.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 5840 lb. | -2332 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -16.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 65.3 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.0 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 65.2 in | -23.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 39.1 in | -6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -38.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -90.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.