Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.2 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 194.5 in | -20.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 74.1 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 55.8 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4034 lb. | -526 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 36.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 56.5 in | -15 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 35.0 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS.