Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 185 kW@6000 351 Nm@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 2,096 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 78 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,011 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 996 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 922 mm | -48 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 | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 915 L | -510 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.3 | 2,350 L | 12.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 | 3,993 L | 11.3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo S40.
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 |