Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,407 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,443 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 79 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 1,008 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,478 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,003 mm | 908 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,679 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 826 mm | 1,039 mm | 825 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,547 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,077 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 187 L | 1,087 L | 186 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 2,636 L | 4.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 297 L | 4,205 L | 293 L |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 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 |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |