Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Phaeton | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 101.5 in | 16.6 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 174.1 in | 29.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5194 lb. | 3508 lb. | 1686 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 54.7 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 41.5 in | 16.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 43.1 in | 32.5 in | 10.6 in |
Total Legroom | 84.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 10.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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 |