Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 175.0 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 61.0 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3256 lb. | 252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 52.5 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 33.3 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -19.5 ft3 |
2013 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 LEAF.