| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Jeep Cherokee | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.3 in | 14.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 182.0 in | 20.5 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 73.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 65.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3811 lb. | 683 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.9 in | -49.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.3 in | -4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 24.8 | 58.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | 85.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.