Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.5 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 173.5 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 3505 lb. | -161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 41.5 in | 13.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 32.5 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |