Volvo XC70 (2006) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2012) Specs

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2006 Volvo XC70 and 2012 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Volvo XC70	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.8 in	101.5 in	7.3 in
Length	186.3 in	174.1 in	12.2 in
Width	73.2 in	70.5 in	2.7 in
Height	61.5 in	56.9 in	4.6 in
Curb Weight	3669 lb.	3508 lb.	161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.9 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	54.7 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.7 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	35.8 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	41.5 in	14.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	32.5 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	37.4 ft³	6.6 ft³	30.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.4 ft³	10.5 ft³	60.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.

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

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