Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 121.1 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 202.0 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 76.1 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.8 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 5400 lb. | -1065 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.5 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.3 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 50.5 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 35.0 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | 33.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 |
2009 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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