Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.3 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 175.6 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.7 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 2943 lb. | 1678 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.2 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 54.4 in | 10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.8 in | 0.5 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 in (over 2 rows) | 30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 20.2 | 62.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 93.9 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 |
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