Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.2 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 189.8 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.9 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 66.4 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4155 lb. | -606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 38.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.1 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.5 in | -16 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 34.3 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 37.6 ft3 | -31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | -63.9 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2009 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 |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |