Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 121.2 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 202.5 in | -18.1 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 76.9 in | -3 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 68.9 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4180 lb. | 4335 lb. | -155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 63.0 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.6 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 64.7 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.3 in | 0.9 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -36.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -59 ft3 |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler 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 |