| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Taurus | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 202.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 76.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 60.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3969 lb. | 366 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.9 in | 7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.1 in | -1.8 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 in (over 2 rows) | 28.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 20.1 | 62.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 120.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Taurus.