Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 105.1 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 176.4 in | 26.1 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.0 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 64.8 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3305 lb. | 1316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.1 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.1 in | 9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.2 in | -1.9 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) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 30.7 | 52.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | 80.9 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 |
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