Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.2 in | 8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 200.6 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 76.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.0 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 4317 lb. | 304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.7 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 35.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 56.9 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 32.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 40.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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