Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.6 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 197.1 in | -23 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.9 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 70.4 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4557 lb. | -1049 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 61.3 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.5 in | -4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 61.0 in | -19.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 39.8 in | -7.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -39.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 43.8 ft3 | -37.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -70.2 ft3 |
2012 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 2012 Ford Explorer.