Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2006) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2013) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and 2013 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Mercedes-Benz G-Class	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	5.0L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5500 336 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD w/low range	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	101.5 in	10.7 in
Length	185.6 in	174.1 in	11.5 in
Width	71.3 in	70.5 in	0.8 in
Height	77.8 in	56.9 in	20.9 in
Curb Weight	5545 lb.	3508 lb.	2037 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.4 gal.	14.5 gal.	10.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.2 in	38.9 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.7 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.5 in	0.0 in	51.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	52.5 in	41.7 in	10.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	35.8 in	4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	41.5 in	14.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.9 in	32.5 in	9.4 in
Total Legroom	94.4 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	20.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	45.2 ft³	6.6 ft³	38.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.5 ft³	10.5 ft³	69 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

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

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