Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 123.2 in | -21.7 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 207.7 in | -33.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 79.3 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 77.2 in | -20.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 5302 lb. | -1794 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 65.0 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 61.3 in | -61.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.0 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 65.0 in | -23.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.8 in | -60.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 41.9 in | -9.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -41.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 56.7 ft3 | -50.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -86.6 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 2014 Nissan Armada.