Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed 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 | 3505 lb. | 3369 lb. | 136 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 |
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 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
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 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |