Volkswagen

Volkswagen Routan

Price $27,975 – $49,975
Fuel consumption 7.9 – 12.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
Although minivan sales are being eaten up by the so-called crossover vehicle market, Volkswagen has gone forward with its Routan model, with a little help from Chrysler. This does not mean the Routan is a mere clone of a Chrysler product, but a model inspired by the latter, all the while respecting the German automaker's standards. It comes equipped with a 4.0-litre V6 engine producing 251 horsepower, which is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.

Volkswagen Routan

Pricing
MSRP CA$27,975
Fees CA$1,575
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$526/month
Powertrain
Engine 4,0 l V6
Power 251 hp @ 6,000 rpm (187 kW)
Torque 259 lb·ft @ 4,100 rpm (351 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Minivan
Category N/A
Assembly N/A
Generation N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 12.2 L/100km
Highway 7.9 L/100km
Combined 10.3 L/100km
Autonomy 757 km
CO₂ emissions N/A
Equipment
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
CD player standard
Apple CarPlay compatible not available
Android Auto compatible not available
Sirius XM optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion with assist
Turning diameter 12 m (38′)
Front suspension N/A
Rear suspension N/A
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires 225/65R16
Rear tires 225/65R16
Safety
Seat belts 7
Dimensions / Weight
Length 5,144 mm (203″)
Width 1,953 mm (77″)
Height 1,750 mm (69″)
Wheelbase 3,078 mm (121″)
Front track 1,651 mm (65″)
Rear track 1,646 mm (65″)
Weight 2,096 kg (4,621 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 7
Trunk between 141 l and 2,401 l
Fuel tank 78 l (17 gal)
Towing capacity 907 kg (2,000 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h N/A
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed N/A
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty N/A
Powertrain warranty N/A
The Car Guide rating
Driving 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 5/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 8/10
Average 72%(view ratings)