Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Lexus RC | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.5 in | -6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 184.8 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.4 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 54.9 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3737 lb. | -232 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.4 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 50.8 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 27.3 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 0.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RC.