Model Year | 2010 | 2022 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 121.7 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 203.0 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 78.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.5 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 4376 lb. | 245 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 64.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 63.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.4 in | -66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 59.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 35.6 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
2010 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 2022 Kia Carnival.