| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 330 hp@5000 375 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 109.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 188.5 in | 14 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 74.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 71.9 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 5052 lb. | -558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 42.1 in | -4.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.0 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.2 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 35.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 50.4 in | 11.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 28.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 36.4 ft3 | 46.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | 71.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Jeep Commander.