Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700 |
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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 | 112.2 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 194.9 in | -20.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.0 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 68.1 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4155 lb. | -647 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.0 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.4 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.7 in | -17.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.7 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 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 | 28.0 in | -28 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 48.4 ft3 | -41.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 | -73.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.