Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.1 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 191.3 in | -17.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 66.1 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3915 lb. | -366 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.1 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.1 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.4 in | -15.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 39.5 in | -7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 | -25.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 75.7 ft3 | -65.2 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 2020 Subaru Outback.