Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.4 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 188.9 in | -15.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.1 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.0 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 3458 lb. | 228 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 56.9 in | -15.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 37.4 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -5.8 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 |
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |