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2009 Volkswagen Routan - Specifications

MSRP: $25,200 - $38,500 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Wagon S Performance Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $25,200
Engine
Fuel System SMFI
Engine Order Code NA
Displacement 3.8L/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 197 @ 5200
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 230 @ 4000
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Order Code NA
Clutch Size (in) NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Type 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 0.5
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 1.1
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System - TBD -
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/65R16
Front Tire Size P225/65R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x - TBD -
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Twist Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - 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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