Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 121.2 in | 0 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 202.5 in | 0 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 78.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.9 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4510 lb. | -16 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 63.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 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 | 64.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.0 in | -65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 62.0 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 32.7 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |