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	3,078 mm	2,700 mm	1 mm
Length	5,144 mm	4,417 mm	1 mm
Width	1,953 mm	1,803 mm	0 mm
Height	1,750 mm	1,524 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,096 kg	1,495 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	78 L	56 L	22 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,011 mm	1,016 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,600 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,031 mm	1,064 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	996 mm	975 mm	21 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,643 mm	1,349 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	922 mm	861 mm	61 mm
Headroom, Row 3	963 mm	0 mm	963 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,575 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	808 mm	0 mm	808 mm
Total Legroom	2,761 mm (over 3 rows)	1,925 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	915 L	487 L	428 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	2,350 L	17.2	-15.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	3,993 L	1,235 L	2 L

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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