Volkswagen Routan
Offered in three trim levels, this hulky minivan is based on the Grand Caravan/Town & Country sold by Chrysler. However, Volkswagen did invest some energy revising the design and parts of the suspension to make its handling more . . . German. A single drivetrain is available, comprising a 4.0-litre V6 that delivers 251 hp and a six-speed automatic transmission. This vehicle offers decent fuel economy for highway driving.
Volkswagen Routan
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$28,575 |
| Fees | CA$1,580 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$537/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 l V6 |
| Power | 283 hp @ 6,350 rpm (211 kW) |
| Torque | 260 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (353 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | E85, 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 | 2,039 kg (4,495 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 2,350 l and 4,078 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 | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 73%(view ratings) |