| Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Jeep Wrangler | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 118.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 188.4 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 73.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 73.6 in | -4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 4196 lb. | 139 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 41.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.7 in | 9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.3 in | -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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 31.7 | 51.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 68.6 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 |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler.