Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.4 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 187.2 in | -13.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 75.9 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 68.0 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 5086 lb. | -1578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.7 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 57.4 in | -15.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 35.6 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -24.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -60.5 ft3 |
2013 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 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.