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2012 Volkswagen Routan and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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 | 4494 lb. | 3297 lb. | 1197 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 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 | 140.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 125.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
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