| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford C-MAX | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 104.3 in | 16.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 173.6 in | 28.9 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 72.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 63.9 in | 5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3640 lb. | 695 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.2 in | 9.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.5 in | -0.2 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 24.5 | 58.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 52.6 ft3 | 88.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford C-MAX.