Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.3 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 188.3 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 69.9 in | 7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.5 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3297 lb. | 1324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.1 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.5 in | -2.2 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 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 15.4 | 67.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 125.6 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 |
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