Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 109.3 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 189.2 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 71.1 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.9 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 3263 lb. | 1072 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 | 57.8 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.9 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.3 in | -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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 15.0 | 68 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 126 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 |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |