Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
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 |
2010 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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |