Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.9 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 200.3 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 74.9 in | 2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 4033 lb. | 588 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 57.9 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 50.6 in | 11.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 33.6 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | 35.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | 55.8 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 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |