Volkswagen was way ahead of the minivan curve with its iconic Microbus, which evolved into the Vanagon and Eurovan. Last year, in order to get back into the minivan marketplace, VW teamed up with Chrysler to produce a version of the Town & Country/Grand Caravan under the Volkswagen label, the VW Routan. After 14,681 sales in 2009, the Routan returns essentially unchanged for the 2010 model year.
Here are some of the key specifications:
Trim Levels: S; SE; SEL; SEL Premium
Pricing (Base Prices): S: $25,900; SE: $$30,600; SEL: $36,600; SEL Premium: $42,500
Mechanical
Engine: 3.8 liter OHV V6 (S, SE); 4.0 liter OHV V6 (SEL, SEL Premium)
Horsepower: 3.8 liter: 197 @ 5,200 rpm; 4.0 liter: 251 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft): 3.8 liter: 230 @ 4,000 rpm; 4.0 liter: 259 @ 4,100 rpm
Recommended Fuel: 87 octane unleaded
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (mpg): 3.8 liter V6: 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway; 4.0 liter V6: 17/25
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Driven wheels: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Suspension: Front: Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle; Rear: Twist-beam axle with coil springs, track bar, gas-charged shock absorbers; self-leveling shock absorbers included with Trailer-tow group
Steering: Power rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle: 39.1'
Brakes: Front: 11.9" vented disc; Rear: 12.0" disc
Wheel size: 16" x 6.5 (S)"; 17" x 6.5 (SE, SEL, SEL Premium)
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 121.2"
Overall Length: 202.5"
Overall Width: 76.9"
Overall Height: 68.9"
Ground Clearance: 6.1"
Coefficient of Drag: N/A
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity:7
Headroom: Front: 39.8"; Middle: 39.2"; Rear: N/A
Legroom: Front: 40.6:"; Middle: 36.3"; Rear: N/A
Shoulder Room: Front: 63.0"; Middle: 64.7"; Rear: N/A
Hip Room: Front: 57.6"; Middle: 64.8"; Rear: N/A
Passenger Volume (cubic feet): N/A
Cargo Volume (cubic feet): Behind First Row: 144.4; Behind Second Row: N/A; Behind Third Row: 32.7
Weights and Capacities
Curb Weight: 4,335
Payload: 1,200 lbs
GVWR: 5,535 lbs
Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs (S, SE); 3,500 lbs (SEL, SEL Premium)
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 gallons
Warranty: 3 year/36,000 mile basic; 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain; 3 year/36,000 mile roadside assistance; 3 year/36,000 mile free maintenance
