Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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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 | 102.2 in | 19 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 161.7 in | 40.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.4 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 61.5 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3088 lb. | 1533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 52.8 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 52.1 in | 12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.8 in | 2.5 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 12.2 | 70.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 99.7 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 |
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |