Volkswagen Eos (2011) vs. Honda Element (2009) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Eos and 2009 Honda Element Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Honda Element
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	101.4 in	0.1 in
Length	173.5 in	169.9 in	3.6 in
Width	70.5 in	71.6 in	-1.1 in
Height	56.8 in	70.4 in	-13.6 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	3433 lb.	116 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	43.3 in	-5.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	57.1 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.0 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.0 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	52.2 in	-10.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.6 in	-47.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	39.1 in	-6.6 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	25.1 ft³	-18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	74.6 ft³	-64.1 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

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