| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Toyota Prius c | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 100.4 in | 20.8 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 157.3 in | 45.2 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 66.7 in | 10.2 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 2496 lb. | 1839 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 11 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 52.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 51.7 in | 13 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.0 in | 1.3 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 17.1 | 65.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 141 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 |
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 |
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