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2008 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercury Mariner | Volkswagen Routan | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 121.2 in | -18.1 in |
| Length | 175.2 in | 202.5 in | -27.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 76.9 in | -5.8 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 68.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3383 lb. | 4621 lb. | -1238 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 63.0 in | -6.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 64.7 in | -8.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.3 in | -0.7 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 | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 83.0 ft3 | -53.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -74.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercury Mariner
| 2008 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
| 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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