Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 105.9 in | 15.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 180.9 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.0 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.0 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3370 lb. | 1251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.8 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.0 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.4 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.7 in | -47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.8 in | -1.5 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) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 37.6 | 45.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 141 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 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |