Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 121.2 in | -21.6 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 202.5 in | -46 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.9 in | -10.2 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 68.9 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 4335 lb. | -1573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 63.0 in | -10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 64.7 in | -12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -20.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -71.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -82.9 ft3 |
2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
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 |