Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.2 in | 8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 194.5 in | 8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 74.1 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 55.8 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 4158 lb. | 177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 36.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.1 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.1 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.5 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.0 in | 1.3 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) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 15.3 | 67.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 125.7 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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None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.