Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Lexus GX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.8 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 192.1 in | -18 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 74.2 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 74.2 in | -17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 5130 lb. | -1622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.4 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.3 in | -15.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 34.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.2 in | -35.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.1 in | -43.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 105.1 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 34.4 ft3 | -27.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 64.7 ft3 | -54.2 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 2023 Lexus GX.