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2008 Volkswagen Eos and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Eos | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.8 in | -8.3 in |
| Length | 173.5 in | 188.4 in | -14.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 75.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 68.1 in | -11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 3979 lb. | -293 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.7 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.1 in | -4.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 59.5 in | -18 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.3 in | -5.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 42.3 ft3 | -35.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -84.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
| 2008 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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