Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 241 hp@5550 273 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.1 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 183.3 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 74.4 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 64.5 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3891 lb. | 603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.3 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.5 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.3 in | -1 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 20.5 | 62.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 84.1 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC.