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Volkswagen Touareg (2012) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2009 Volkswagen Routan specs.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Routan  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@3200
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
251 hp@6000
259 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,893 mm 3,078 mm -1 mm
Length 4,796 mm 5,144 mm -1 mm
Width 1,941 mm 1,953 mm 0 mm
Height 1,732 mm 1,750 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,137 kg 2,096 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 85 L 78 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,519 mm 1,600 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 988 mm 996 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,643 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 886 mm 922 mm -36 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 963 mm -963 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,575 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 808 mm -808 mm
Total Legroom 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 909 L 915 L -6 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 32.1 2,350 L 30.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,008 L 3,993 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan

2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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