Model Year | 2010 | 2022 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.4 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 194.2 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.0 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3126 lb. | 1209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 57.1 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.1 in | -1.8 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 15.7 | 67.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 125.3 ft3 |
2010 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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