Volkswagen Eos (2007) vs. Mini Hardtop (2010) Specs

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2007 Volkswagen Eos and 2010 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2007	2010
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Mini Hardtop
Engine	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	97.1 in	4.4 in
Length	173.5 in	145.6 in	27.9 in
Width	70.5 in	66.3 in	4.2 in
Height	56.8 in	55.4 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	3686 lb.	2668 lb.	1018 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	10.6 gal.	3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	38.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	50.3 in	4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.4 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	37.6 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	44.7 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	29.9 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	5.7 ft³	0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	24.0 ft³	-13.5 ft³

2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review

2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review

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