Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 114.2 in | 7 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 197.7 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 77.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 69.7 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 4317 lb. | 304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 60.8 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.3 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 59.6 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 58.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.7 in | -46.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 28.0 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 107.8 in (over 3 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | 38 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 | 60.5 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 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.