Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 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 automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 121.2 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 202.5 in | -22.3 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 76.9 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 68.9 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 63.0 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 64.7 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.3 in | -3 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 | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 83.0 ft3 | -69.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -126.7 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.