Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 5,144 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 2,096 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 78 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 996 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 922 mm | -921 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 915 L | -315 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 2,350 L | 19.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 3,993 L | 18.2 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2010 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 |