| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Jeep Renegade | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 180 hp@6400 175 lb-ft@3900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 101.2 in | 20 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 166.6 in | 35.9 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 74.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 66.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3159 lb. | 1335 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.1 in | -3.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.1 in | 1.2 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) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 18.5 | 64.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 50.8 ft3 | 89.8 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 Renegade.