

Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 171.3 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 61.6 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 2756 lb. | 793 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.8 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 52.6 in | -11.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.3 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -42.7 ft3 |
2010 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 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |