Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Subaru Impreza | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 152 hp@6000 145 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 105.1 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 175.6 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.0 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3045 lb. | 1576 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.6 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.5 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 20.8 | 62.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 | 85.7 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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