Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Lexus LC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 471 hp@7100 398 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.0 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 187.4 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 75.6 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 53.0 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4540 lb. | -1032 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 36.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 32.1 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 46.2 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.9 in | -42.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 28.0 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 70.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 | 7.1 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 LC.