Against 410 other V6 cars rated 2012–2014, the Routan trails their 21.2 mpg average by 1.2 mpg, about $109 a year.
Every Volkswagen Routan engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 6-cyl | 17 / 25 | 2009–2010 | $1,920 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 / 25 | 2011–2014 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler Town and Country gets 20 mpg, the Kia Sedona 20.5 mpg and the Nissan Quest 21.3 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2014 Routan.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2014) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2012–2014 | +$109 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Volkswagen Routan gives up 8 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 17 in the city, $723 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Routan changed over the years
Combined figure across the 6 model years the Routan was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Volkswagen Routan — 2 engines across 2009–2014. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Volkswagen Routan get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the Routan has averaged 20 mpg.
Is the 2014 Routan more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Does the Routan get better gas mileage than the Chrysler Town and Country?
About the same: 20 mpg for the 2014 Routan against 20 for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country.
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