Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 109.3 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 189.0 in | 13.5 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 75.0 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 63.4 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3870 lb. | 624 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 60.0 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 59.0 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.1 in | -2.8 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 34.4 | 48.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | 70.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |