2012 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Specifications

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Front Mounted, Transverse
Body / Chassis :	Unitized Body Construction
Production Years for Series :	2008 - 2012
Weight :	4494 lbs \| 2038.444 kg
MPG City :	17
MPG Highway :	25

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3600 cc \| 219.7 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum Alloy
Cylinder Head :	Cast-iron
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 All-synchro

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Volkswagen Routan VAN FWD
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 16.4%

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr Report Date	20111115
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V147000
Summary	VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes	VOLKSWAGEN?S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 42G3/W2.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236(TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has a wheelbase size of 121.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has a length of 202.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has a width of 76.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have?A: The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has 37.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have?A: The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has legroom of 40.60 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Routan was a Minivan.

Q: What engine did the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Volkswagen Routan was a V 6 (3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Routan had a 6 speed All-synchro gearbox.