Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.2 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 175.9 in | 202.5 in | -26.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.9 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.9 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3278 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.0 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 64.7 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.3 in | -1.9 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 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -70.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -128 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.