Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Mustang | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.1 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 188.5 in | -15 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.9 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.8 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3630 lb. | -125 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 38.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 45.0 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.2 in | -45.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 29.8 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 | 0.9 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 Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
2014 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Without the sunroof, there is adequate headroom, legroom, and hiproom for taller drivers (6'6"+). The seats are supportive and comfortable for longer drives. This car makes a competent "daily driver" in fair weather. see full Ford Mustang review |