| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,911 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,590 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,038 kg | 1,554 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 58 L | 20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,298 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,283 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,519 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 978 mm | -56 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 0 mm | 808 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 2,212 L | 913 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 78.1 | -76.1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,981 L | 3,831 L | 0 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 2012 Ford Transit Connect.