Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mazda MPV | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.8 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 189.5 in | 13 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 72.1 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 69.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3754 lb. | 867 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 60.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 58.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.9 in | -46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 35.6 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | 14 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 2006 Mazda MPV.