Volkswagen Routan (2009) vs. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2021) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Specifications

Model Year	2009	2021
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 235 hp@4500 258 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	117.3 in	3.9 in
Length	202.5 in	195.5 in	7 in
Width	76.9 in	78.4 in	-1.5 in
Height	68.9 in	67.8 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	4621 lb.	4103 lb.	518 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	61.5 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.6 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.8 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	60.6 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	40.4 in	-4.1 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 in (over 2 rows)	26.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	40.3 ft³	-8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	40.3	42.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.0 ft³	77.8 ft³	63.2 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

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