Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 101.5 in | 19.7 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 173.5 in | 29 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.5 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 56.8 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3549 lb. | 1072 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 54.7 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 35.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 41.5 in | 23.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.5 in | 3.8 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 | 6.6 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 6.6 | 76.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 130.5 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |