Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,540 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,277 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,953 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,096 kg | 1,366 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 55 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 942 mm | 54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 798 mm | 124 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 0 mm | 808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 436 L | 479 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 15.4 | -13.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,993 L | 847 L | -844 L |
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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