Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Honda Element | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.4 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 169.9 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.6 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 70.4 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3624 lb. | -116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 43.3 in | -4.4 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 |
2013 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 2010 Honda Element.