Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 108.3 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 180.5 in | 22 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 68.9 in | 8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 63.6 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3457 lb. | 878 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.5 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.5 in | 9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.4 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 49.3 in | 12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 30.5 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 38.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 70.1 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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