| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.1 in | 18.1 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 174.7 in | 27.8 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 71.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 67.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3254 lb. | 1081 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.6 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.6 in | 0.7 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 29.2 | 53.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |