Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.2 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 190.1 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 74.5 in | -4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 66.2 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4438 lb. | -889 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.2 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.7 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 51.7 in | -10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 32.7 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -1.8 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 2012 Nissan Murano.