Volkswagen Routan (2012) vs. Mini Countryman (2012) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Routan and 2012 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Mini Countryman
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	102.2 in	19 in
Length	202.5 in	161.7 in	40.8 in
Width	76.9 in	70.4 in	6.5 in
Height	68.9 in	61.5 in	7.4 in
Curb Weight	4494 lb.	3088 lb.	1406 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	12.4 gal.	8.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	39.9 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	52.8 in	10.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.4 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.5 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	52.1 in	12.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	33.8 in	2.5 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)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	12.2 ft³	20.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	12.2	70.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	140.6 ft³	41.3 ft³	99.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.

2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review

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