Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 202.5 in | -27.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.9 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 68.9 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3256 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -20.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 37.2 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 63.0 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 64.7 in | -12.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.3 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -59.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -110.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan LEAF.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.