Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Nissan cube | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 99.6 in | 21.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 156.5 in | 46 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 66.7 in | 10.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.0 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 2762 lb. | 1573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 52.2 in | 10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 52.4 in | 12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.5 in | 0.8 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) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 20.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 11.4 | 71.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | 82.9 ft3 |
2010 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 2012 Nissan cube.