Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Chevrolet Captiva | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.6 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 180.1 in | 22.4 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 72.8 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.0 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3760 lb. | 861 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.0 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.9 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.9 in | -52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.9 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) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 29.2 | 53.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 84.6 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 |
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