| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 114.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 189.8 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 76.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 69.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4513 lb. | -19 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.0 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.6 in | -2.3 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) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 36.3 | 46.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee.