Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.1 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 184.1 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.9 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.7 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 2725 lb. | 780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 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 | 55.6 in | -14.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.0 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -3.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra.