Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Land Rover LR3 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 315 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 121.2 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 202.5 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 76.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 74.5 in | 68.9 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5798 lb. | 4621 lb. | 1177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.8 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 63.0 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.4 in | 39.2 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 64.7 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 37.9 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 62.0 in | -19.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 31.8 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.5 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -38.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 90.3 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -50.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Land Rover LR3.
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 |