Volkswagen Eos (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2019) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Eos and 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2019
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	107.3 in	-5.8 in
Length	174.1 in	183.5 in	-9.4 in
Width	70.5 in	70.7 in	-0.2 in
Height	56.9 in	56.9 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3508 lb.	3071 lb.	437 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.0 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.7 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.3 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	37.3 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	53.5 in	-12 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.9 in	-50.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	35.1 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	13.2 ft³	-6.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	13.2 ft³	-2.7 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

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