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2008 Volkswagen Eos and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| 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. | 4045 lb. | -359 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 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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