Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.4 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 196.1 in | -22.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.3 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 3380 lb. | 306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 56.5 in | -15 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 40.4 in | -7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -6.2 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 |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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