Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.1 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 174.7 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.1 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 67.7 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 3369 lb. | 317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.4 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.2 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 55.9 in | -14.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 35.6 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -55.8 ft3 |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |