Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.9 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 169.3 in | 33.2 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 71.3 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.7 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3479 lb. | 856 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.4 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 54.9 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.2 in | -0.9 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 28.4 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 28.4 | 54.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 70.8 ft3 | 70.2 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 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.