What is the Volkswagen Routan?
The Routan was Volkswagen’s North American minivan, built for families needing room for passengers and luggage. Volkswagen developed it with Chrysler, adapting a Chrysler vehicle with its own design details for the US market. Its single generation ran from 2009 to 2014.
Engines and power
The Routan was offered with petrol engines and versions able to run on E85 flex fuel. Engine sizes ranged from 3.6 to 4.0 litres in the United States and Canada.
How economical is the Volkswagen Routan?
The best combined EPA rating was 20 MPG. The lowest listed consumption was 11.8 L/100 km in both the United States and Canada. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so figures are best read within their own market.
Where was the Routan sold?
The Routan was sold in the United States and Canada. It gave Volkswagen a North American minivan, a different kind of family vehicle from the hatchbacks and SUVs more familiar elsewhere in the brand’s range.
Questions and answers
When was the Volkswagen Routan sold?
Its first and only generation ran from 2009 to 2014.
What fuels could the Routan use?
It was offered with petrol engines and versions able to run on E85 flex fuel.
What was its best combined EPA fuel economy?
The best combined EPA rating was 20 MPG.