Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.2 in | 10 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 187.6 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 74.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.5 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3851 lb. | 643 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.7 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.6 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.4 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 59.1 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.1 in | 0.2 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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 32.6 | 50.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 81.6 ft3 | 59 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |