Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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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 | 103.9 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 174.8 in | 27.7 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.0 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 64.4 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3311 lb. | 1183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.1 in | 9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.9 in | -1.6 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 26.1 | 56.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 86 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |