Volkswagen Eos (2011) vs. Ford Expedition (2008) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Eos and 2008 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Ford Expedition
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	119.0 in	-17.5 in
Length	173.5 in	206.5 in	-33 in
Width	70.5 in	78.8 in	-8.3 in
Height	56.8 in	77.2 in	-20.4 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	5578 lb.	-2029 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	28.0 gal.	-13.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	39.6 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	63.2 in	-8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.2 in	-60.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.1 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.8 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	63.7 in	-22.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	39.1 in	-6.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-43.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	18.6 ft³	-12 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	6.6	55.0 ft³	-48.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	108.3 ft³	-97.8 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

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review

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