| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Jeep Wrangler | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 116.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 184.4 in | 18.1 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 73.9 in | 3 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 72.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4180 lb. | 314 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.8 in | 7.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.2 in | -0.9 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) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 46.4 | 36.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |