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2009 Volkswagen Routan - Specifications

MSRP: $25,200 - $38,500 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Wagon SEL w/RSE Dimensions
MSRP For This Trim: $36,600
Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Minivan
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4621
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in) 64.8
Third Leg Room (in) 31.8 - 37.6
Third Hip Room (in) 48.7
Front Head Room (in) 39.8
Front Hip Room (in) 57.0
Third Head Room (in) 37.9
Passenger Volume (ft³) - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in) 63.0
Front Leg Room (in) 40.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 64.7
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 - 39.7
Third Shoulder Room (in) 62.0
Second Leg Room (in) 36.3
Passenger Capacity 7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 121.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1
Height, Overall (in) 68.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 202.5
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 76.9
Track Width, Front (in) 65.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 64.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 46.2 - 48.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 83.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) 32.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 140.6 - 144.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -

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Why should I also consider these? X

The 2009 Volkswagen Routan merits a serious look if VW’s iconoclast styling and a huge cargo capacity top your list.

However, the refinement, fit, finish, and driving demeanor of the Odyssey make it the choice for enthusiasts.

Toyota’s Sienna is the smooth, soft, and luxurious player here, but a fully optioned version retails for even more than a Routan.

Significant manufacturer rebates applying to the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country will probably make these Routan platform-mates a more attractive buy for the budget-minded.

But price aside, unless your passengers really need the removable picnic table and more easily reconfigured second-row seats of the uplevel Grand Caravan and Town & Country, we’d call the Routan a better, more stylish bet than their Pentastar siblings.

 
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