Volkswagen Routan (2012) vs. BMW X6 (2009) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Routan and 2009 BMW X6 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Volkswagen Routan	BMW X6
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	115.5 in	5.7 in
Length	202.5 in	192.1 in	10.4 in
Width	76.9 in	78.1 in	-1.2 in
Height	68.9 in	66.5 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	4494 lb.	4894 lb.	-400 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	38.3 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	59.9 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.0 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.2 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	57.0 in	7.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	35.9 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	0.0 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.8 in	0.0 in	31.8 in
Total Legroom	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	20.1 ft³	12.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	20.1	62.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	140.6 ft³	51.2 ft³	89.4 ft³

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2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review

2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review

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