Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Volvo XC70 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 110.8 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 190.5 in | 12 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 75.8 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 63.1 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 3794 lb. | 827 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.4 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 56.5 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.6 in | 1.7 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) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 33.3 | 49.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | 68.9 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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