Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA (2020) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Specifications

Model Year	2010	2020
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	106.3 in	14.9 in
Length	202.5 in	173.9 in	28.6 in
Width	76.9 in	71.0 in	5.9 in
Height	68.9 in	60.0 in	8.9 in
Curb Weight	4621 lb.	3296 lb.	1325 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	14.8 gal.	5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	54.8 in	8.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.9 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	53.1 in	11.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	33.9 in	2.4 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)	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	17.2 ft³	15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	17.2	65.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.0 ft³	43.6 ft³	97.4 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

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