Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.2 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 174.9 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 69.7 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3276 lb. | 273 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 | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 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 | 29.3 ft3 | -22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -55.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |