Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Kia Telluride | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.2 in | -12.7 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 196.9 in | -22.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.3 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 68.9 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4112 lb. | -604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 61.6 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.2 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 61.2 in | -19.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 42.4 in | -9.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.4 in | -31.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 115.2 in (over 3 rows) | -41 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 46.0 ft3 | -39.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -76.5 ft3 |
2012 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 2022 Kia Telluride.