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2009 Volkswagen Routan Minivan
MSRP: from $25,200
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,335 (S)
4,507 (SE)
4,621 (SEL; SEL Premium)
GVWR: 5,535 (S)
5,707 (SE)
5,821 (SEL; SEL Premium)
Weight distribution: 56 / 44
Max. towing capacity: 2,000; 3,500 with tow package
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 38.0
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.9 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.0 x 0.5 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,778
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 87.0
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power [hp]: 197 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 230 at 4,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 23
Available with: S; SE
 
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,952
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 91.0
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Power [hp]: 251 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 259 at 4,100
Mileage City [mpg]: 17
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25
Available with: SEL; SEL Premium
 
Transmission:
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.13, 2.84, 2.28, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.25
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 202.5
Width [in.]: 76.9
Height [in.]: 68.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 121.2
Front Track [in.]: 65.0
Rear Track [in.]: 64.8
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 163.5
Seating Capacity: 7
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 37.2
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 39.2
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 37.9
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 40.6
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 36.3
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 31.8 - 37.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 63.0
2. Shoulderroom [in.]: 64.7
3. Shoulderroom [in.]: 62.0
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 57.0
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 64.8
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 48.7
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 32.3; 83.0 (rear seats folded)
144.0 maximum
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, heated, and folding door mirrors
  • 225/65 R16 all-season tires
  • 2nd row center armrest
  • 2nd row reclining and folding bench seats with fore/aft adjustment
  • 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 3rd row 60/40 split-folding, fold-flat bench seats
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual front bucket seats
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-speed automatic with manual shift
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Auto-off headlights
  • Auxiliary input jacks
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo net
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Conversation mirror
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Leather gear shift knob and steering-wheel
  • Lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power flip-out rear quarter windows
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear sliding doors
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio preparation
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 36 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 10.2 (3.8L)
8.9 (4.0L)