Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 169.8 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 52.5 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3580 lb. | -75 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 0.0 in | 32.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 | 6.4 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 |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |