Volkswagen Routan (2009) vs. Cadillac XTS (2014) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2014 Cadillac XTS Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Cadillac XTS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	111.7 in	9.5 in
Length	202.5 in	202.0 in	0.5 in
Width	76.9 in	72.9 in	4 in
Height	68.9 in	59.5 in	9.4 in
Curb Weight	4335 lb.	4006 lb.	329 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	57.9 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.1 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.8 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	56.3 in	8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	40.0 in	-3.7 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)	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	26.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	18.0 ft³	14.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	18.0	65 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.0 ft³	18.0 ft³	123 ft³

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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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Cadillac XTS

2014 Cadillac XTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The generously sized front buckets inside the XTS are among the most comfortable and supportive you'll find, assuming you like your seating on the firm (if not quite Audi-firm) side. Those seeking a cushier seat with an optional massager (not offered in the XTS) will find one in the MKS. Both cars' front seats provide more lateral support than you might expect from America's remaining large luxury sedans, but still not a lot. After all, hardcore canyon carving isn't the primary objective. Despite their much larger number of adjustments, I found the Audi A8's front seats to be overly firm and less form-fitting than those in the Detroiters. The rear seat of the XTS is also quite comfortable--for two people. Basing the XTS on GM's Epsilon platform, originally created for much smaller cars, has a cost. It's much cheaper and easier to lengthen a platform than to widen one. So the XTS is essentially a stretched midsize sedan rather than a truly large one. Rear legroom is abundant despite insufficient space for feet beneath the front seats, but the cabin is decidedly midsize in breadth. The compact Dodge Dart (admittedly wide and heavy for its class) provides as much space for shoulders. Rear seat passengers sit much closer to the front seats in the MKS, which consequently doesn't feel nearly as roomy in back. But the Lincoln's rear seat cushion is higher off the floor, and so provides better thigh support for adults. The Audi easily provides the most space for three abreast. For XTS-matching legroom, though, you'll have to step up to the extended wheelbase version. see full Cadillac XTS review

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