Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6300 246 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 118.9 in | -17.4 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 202.0 in | -27.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.1 in | -7.6 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 69.3 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4456 lb. | -948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 63.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.8 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 65.3 in | -23.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.9 in | -65.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 40.9 in | -8.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -42.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -25.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 80.1 ft3 | -73.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -131 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 2014 Kia Sedona.