Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Hyundai Tucson | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.5 in | -2 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 170.3 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 66.1 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3370 lb. | 179 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.8 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 56.3 in | -14.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 37.2 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | -55 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 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |