Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Subaru Baja | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.5L H4 OHC-4v 165 hp@5600 166 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 104.3 in | 16.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 193.3 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.1 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.1 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3545 lb. | 1076 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.9 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.3 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 53.6 in | 11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.5 in | 2.8 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 32.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 83 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 141 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 |
2006 Subaru Baja Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUT turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers are going to have issues getting in and out. Also they will have to recline the seat too much just to keep their heads from hitting the roof. see full Subaru Baja review |