Model Year | 2013 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mercedes-Benz EQB | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
Electric 288 hp 384 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.3 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 184.4 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.2 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 65.6 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4718 lb. | -1210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.3 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.9 in | -13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.1 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.8 in | -43.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 22.0 ft3 | -15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -51.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB.