Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,407 mm | 4,397 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,443 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,266 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 46 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 983 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,306 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 960 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,311 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 826 mm | 879 mm | -53 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 187 L | 422 L | -235 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 297 L | 14.9 | 282.1 L |
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 2015 Chevrolet Sonic.