Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 115.7 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 196.4 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.9 in | 3 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 56.3 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4255 lb. | 239 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.8 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 35.9 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.5 in | 8.2 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 11.9 | 71.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 128.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS.