Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 121.1 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 200.6 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 76.0 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.4 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 5346 lb. | -852 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.1 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.9 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.5 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 50.5 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 34.2 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 39.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 57.3 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.