Volkswagen Routan
A Volks minivan? Yes, but it is none other than the creator of the category, Chrysler, that builds it in Windsor. The Routan is almost a perfect copy of the Dodge Grand Caravan fitted with a more powerful engine: a 250 horsepower V6 (4.0 litres). For 2010, the automaker wants to boost sales with more equipment: heated seats in the Comfortline variant, adjustable pedals and the UConnect system in the Highline variant, and an electric powered folding bench seat in the Execline variant.
Volkswagen Routan
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$28,075 |
| Fees | CA$1,580 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$528/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 | 237 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (38′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P225/65R16 |
| Rear tires | P225/65R16 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Interior | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Winter driving | N/A |
| Comfort | N/A |
| Average | N/A |