Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.2 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 193.5 in | -20 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.7 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.3 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3579 lb. | -74 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 56.5 in | -15 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.5 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
2011 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 2007 Nissan Maxima.