Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2011) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2011 Volkswagen Eos specs .
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2011 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
Model Year
2009
2011
Model
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Volkswagen Eos
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body
4dr SUV
2dr Hardtop conv.
Difference
Wheelbase
126.6 in
101.5 in
25.1 in
Length
203.0 in
173.5 in
29.5 in
Width
75.7 in
70.5 in
5.2 in
Height
65.4 in
56.8 in
8.6 in
Curb Weight
4829 lb.
3505 lb.
1324 lb.
Fuel Capacity
25.1 gal.
14.5 gal.
10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1
39.8 in
37.5 in
2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1
60.3 in
54.7 in
5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1
39.8 in
41.7 in
-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2
40.4 in
35.8 in
4.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2
59.6 in
41.5 in
18.1 in
Legroom, Row 2
36.2 in
32.5 in
3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3
37.2 in
0.0 in
37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3
52.8 in
0.0 in
52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3
32.4 in
0.0 in
32.4 in
Total Legroom
108.4 in (over 3 rows)
74.2 in (over 2 rows)
34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum
15.3 ft3
6.6 ft3
8.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2
42.2 ft3
6.6
35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum
85.0 ft3
10.5 ft3
74.5 ft3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Body/Powertrain Comment
2009
4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated.
see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Eos
2011 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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