Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.2 in | 9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 184.5 in | 18 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 71.8 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 76.0 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 5510 lb. | -1016 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 42.2 in | -5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.7 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 52.5 in | -11.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.3 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 41.9 in | -5.6 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) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 14.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 45.2 | 37.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | 61.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.