| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| 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 | 2,038 kg | 2,057 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 70 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,031 mm | 944 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 | 3,981 L | 2,285 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.