Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.0 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 197.2 in | -23.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.8 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.5 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3495 lb. | 13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.4 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.2 in | -16.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 40.9 in | -8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |