Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.4 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 173.6 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.2 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 63.5 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3384 lb. | 121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.8 in | -13.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.0 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 | -40 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA.