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Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser specs.

2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Volkswagen Routan Toyota FJ Cruiser  
Engine 4.0L V6
OHC-4v
251 hp@6000
259 lb-ft@4200
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
239 hp@5200
278 lb-ft@3700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.2 in 105.9 in 15.3 in
Length 202.5 in 183.9 in 18.6 in
Width 76.9 in 74.6 in 2.3 in
Height 68.9 in 70.9 in -2 in
Curb Weight 4621 lb. 4050 lb. 571 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 19.0 gal. 1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 41.3 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.0 in 58.4 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.4 in -55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.9 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 40.3 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.7 in 53.9 in 10.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.0 in -51 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 31.3 in 5 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) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 35.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 27.9 ft3 4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 83.0 ft3 27.9 55.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 141.0 ft3 66.8 ft3 74.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
 
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