Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mercedes-Benz Metris | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 126.0 in | -24.5 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 202.4 in | -28.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 75.9 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 74.4 in | -17.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 4850 lb. | -1342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 0.0 in | 41.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 0.0 in | 32.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 74.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 10.5 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris.