Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mercury Mountaineer | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.7 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 193.5 in | 9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.5 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.8 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 4545 lb. | 76 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 59.0 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 53.1 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 34.9 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 82.8 ft3 | 58.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer.