Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2020) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year	2010	2020
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Chevrolet Sonic
Engine	3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	99.4 in	21.8 in
Length	202.5 in	159.8 in	42.7 in
Width	76.9 in	68.3 in	8.6 in
Height	68.9 in	59.7 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	4335 lb.	2880 lb.	1455 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	12.2 gal.	8.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.7 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	53.4 in	9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.4 in	-51.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.8 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.8 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	53.0 in	11.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	34.6 in	1.7 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)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	19.0 ft³	13.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	19.0	64 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.0 ft³	47.7 ft³	93.3 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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