Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 117.9 in | -16.4 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 194.3 in | -20.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.6 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 70.7 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4608 lb. | -1100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.3 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.3 in | -16.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 40.9 in | -8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -26.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 | -64.4 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE.