Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 97.1 in | 24.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 145.6 in | 56.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 66.3 in | 10.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 55.4 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 2712 lb. | 1909 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 50.3 in | 12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 44.7 in | 20 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 29.9 in | 6.4 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) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 5.7 | 77.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 117 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 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |