Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 106.7 in | 14.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 180.7 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.3 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4083 lb. | 411 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.4 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.1 in | 0.2 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) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 31.7 | 51.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.