Volkswagen Routan Minivan (2008-2013)

23% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Volkswagen Routan is a full-size minivan in production from 2008 to 2013. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 3.6 to 4.0 liters. Essentially, it is a rebadged Chrysler Grand Voyager / Town & Country.
As such, the Routan has the same chassis and drivetrain setup as the latter. Overall, the engines have proven themselves decent, though the transmission was dated and the suspension rather basic.
Utility-minded owners will love the high 4100L (145cu-ft) of cargo space. The sliding rear doors are quite useful, too.

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Neofiliac score 23% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Very high cargo capacity
Cons
  • No independent rear suspensions

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Specifications

3.63.84.0

Capacity

Cargo Capacity4100 L / 144.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity12.6 L / 13.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.6 L / 5.9 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Passengers7

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, Torsion beam
Tire Size225/65 R16, 225/65 R17

Construction

Body Style5-door Minivan

Dimensions

Size | Height1750 mm / 68.9 in
Size | Length5143 mm / 202.5 in
Size | Width1953 mm / 76.9 in
Wheel Size6.5J x 16, 6.5J x 17
Wheelbase3078 mm / 121.2 in

Performance

Fuel Economy14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity1633 kg / 3600 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)907 kg / 2000 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)1588 kg / 3501 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
EnginePentastarEGHEGQ
Engine | Bore96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Displacement3.6 L / 219.9 cu-in / 3604.0 cc3.8 L / 230.5 cu-in / 3778.0 cc4.0 L / 241.2 cu-in / 3952.0 cc
Engine | Power283.0 hp / 211.0 kW197.0 hp / 146.9 kW251.0 hp / 187.2 kW
Engine | Specific Output78.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in52.1 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke83.0 mm / 3.3 in87.1 mm / 3.4 in91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque353 Nm / 260.4 lb-ft312 Nm / 230.1 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm351 Nm / 258.9 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2010 ~ 20132008 ~ 20102008 ~ 2010

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