| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Edge | Volkswagen Routan | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 121.2 in | -10 in |
| Length | 184.2 in | 202.5 in | -18.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 76.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 68.9 in | -1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4056 lb. | 4335 lb. | -279 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 63.0 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 64.7 in | -6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.3 in | 3.3 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 | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 83.0 ft3 | -50.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -72.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Edge.
| 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 |