| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.2 in | 10 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 184.2 in | 18.3 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 76.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 67.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3998 lb. | 496 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.7 in | 6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.6 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 32.2 | 50.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 71.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |