Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 120.6 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 189.7 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 72.2 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.0 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3979 lb. | 356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 46.9 in | -7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 45.1 in | -5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.5 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 41.3 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 56.3 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 35.0 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | 36.8 ft3 |
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 |
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