Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Nissan Kicks | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 125 hp@5800 115 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.1 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 169.1 in | 33.4 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 69.3 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 62.4 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 2639 lb. | 1696 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.0 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.7 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 53.2 in | 11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.2 in | 3.1 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 25.3 | 57.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 | 87.9 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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