Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 114.6 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 212.0 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 78.3 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 4135 lb. | 486 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 60.6 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 60.0 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.0 in | -1.7 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 20.6 | 62.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 120.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis.