Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.9 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 200.3 in | -26.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 74.9 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 67.4 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4033 lb. | -484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.4 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.9 in | -16.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 39.8 in | -7.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 47.4 ft3 | -40.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -74.7 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 Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |