Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mercedes-Benz GLB | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 221 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.4 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 182.4 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.2 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 65.3 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3638 lb. | -89 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.7 in | -3.2 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 | 22.0 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 62.0 ft3 | -51.5 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB.