Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.8 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 192.5 in | -18.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 75.8 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 68.1 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4370 lb. | -862 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.2 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.9 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 59.6 in | -18.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.4 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 42.3 ft3 | -35.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -73.2 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |