Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.0 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 179.5 in | -6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 65.9 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 3440 lb. | 246 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 41.6 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.0 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 55.6 in | -14.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.0 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -26.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -57.8 ft3 |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |