Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,422 mm | 4,656 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,591 kg | 1,455 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 55 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 970 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 942 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 826 mm | 968 mm | -142 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 187 L | 445 L | -258 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 297 L | 15.7 | 281.3 L |
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 2018 Volkswagen Jetta.