Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 3385 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.2 in | 3.2 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 | 140.6 ft3 | -74.3 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.