Volkswagen Routan
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 | |
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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) |