Chevrolet Trax (2015) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2009) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Chevrolet Trax	Volkswagen Routan
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850	3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.6 in	121.2 in	-20.6 in
Length	167.2 in	202.5 in	-35.3 in
Width	69.9 in	76.9 in	-7 in
Height	65.9 in	68.9 in	-3 in
Curb Weight	3048 lb.	4335 lb.	-1287 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	20.5 gal.	-6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.1 in	63.0 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	0.0 in	51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.6 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.2 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	64.7 in	-11.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	0.0 in	50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	36.3 in	-0.6 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	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	-32.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.7 ft³	32.3 ft³	-13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.7	83.0 ft³	-64.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	48.4 ft³	141.0 ft³	-92.6 ft³

2015 Chevrolet Trax Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's much more room inside the Trax than many people expect given its compact exterior. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself with a few inches of knee room to spare. But if the people in the front seats are taller than me, those in the back seat better be shorter. The Renegade and 500X have about the same amount of rear knee room as the Trax. They have a couple inches more shoulder room, though, so fitting three people in back is a little less of a squeeze. (It will still help if they enjoy physical contact with one another.) The Honda HR-V isn't wider, but does have a few more inches of rear legroom. On the other hand, the rear seats in the Nissan JUKE and MINI Countryman are tighter than that in the Trax. see full Chevrolet Trax review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax.

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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