Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 121.2 in | -7.3 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 202.5 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 76.9 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.9 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 4494 lb. | 217 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 63.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 64.7 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 83.0 ft3 | -50.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -69.7 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.