Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 183.7 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 0 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.4 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 2870 lb. | 679 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 38.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 53.2 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.1 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -4.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.