Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Cadillac CTS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 191.6 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 72.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.0 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3861 lb. | 474 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.2 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 54.7 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 13.6 | 69.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 127.4 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |