Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@6500 195 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,422 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,591 kg | 1,813 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,191 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,161 mm | 908 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,481 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 826 mm | 955 mm | -129 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,064 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 187 L | 705 L | -518 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 1,702 L | 5.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 297 L | 3,002 L | 294 L |
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 2019 Ford Transit Connect.