| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 185 kW@6000 351 Nm@4200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,888 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,096 kg | 2,055 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 85 L | -7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 983 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 937 mm | -15 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 950 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 886 mm | -78 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 385 L | 530 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 1,243 L | 1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,993 L | 2,370 L | 1 L |
| 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 2010 Ford Explorer.