| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,860 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 5,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,966 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 70 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,029 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 1,011 mm | 921 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 960 mm | 3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 843 mm | -35 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 595 L | 320 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 1,240 L | 1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,993 L | 2,285 L | 1 L |
| 2009 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 2013 Ford Explorer.