Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mini Convertible | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 97.1 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 143.1 in | 31 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 66.5 in | 4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 55.5 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 2700 lb. | 808 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 50.9 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 39.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 27.5 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 6.3 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 |
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |