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2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.0 in | 10.2 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 197.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 72.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 58.5 in | 10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3495 lb. | 840 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.9 in | -4.6 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 26.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 14.4 | 68.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 126.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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