Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Buick Encore | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 100.6 in | 20.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 168.4 in | 34.1 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 69.9 in | 7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.2 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3309 lb. | 1026 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 54.1 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 52.5 in | 12.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.7 in | 0.6 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) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 18.8 | 64.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | 92.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Buick Encore.