Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.3 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 192.8 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3471 lb. | 37 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.0 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 55.7 in | -14.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 34.2 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -3.8 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 2018 Nissan Maxima.