Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 130.0 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 221.3 in | -18.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 79.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 76.6 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 5840 lb. | -1219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -10.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 65.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 65.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.1 in | -2.8 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) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 28.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 45.5 | 37.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | 39.9 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 |
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