Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Chevrolet Bolt EV | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
Electric 200 hp 266 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 164.0 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 62.8 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3580 lb. | -72 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 52.8 in | -11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.5 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 57.0 ft3 | -46.5 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 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.