Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.0 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 173.6 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 67.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.1 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 2783 lb. | 903 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 49.0 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 31.2 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -2.3 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 |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |