Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 118.9 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 202.0 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 78.3 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 69.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4387 lb. | 107 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.9 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 63.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 65.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.9 in | -65.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.9 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 60.5 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 34.0 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |