Quick answer
The 2012 Volkswagen Routan, the latest model year on record, is 202.4″ long, 76.8″ wide and 68.9″ tall on a 121.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,495 lb. At 16.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen Routan generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | 202.4″ | 76.8″ | 68.9″ | 121.3″ | 5,152 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Routan year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 202.4″ | 76.8″ | 121.3″ | 1 | |
| 2011 | 202.4″ | 76.8″ | 121.3″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 202.4″ | 76.8″ | 121.3″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 202.4″ | 76.8″ | 121.3″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Routan on the used market
In 83 Routan listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2009–2012 car is the most common: 79 of them (95%), at an average asking price of $4,812.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | 79 | 95% | $4,812 | 141,028 mi |
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a Routan fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 634 cars within 10″ of its length, the Routan has a longer wheelbase than 80%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 634 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 76.8″ | 74.8″ | +2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 121.3″ | 116.5″ | +4.8″ |
| Curb weight | 4,495 lb | 4,314 lb | +181 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Routan bigger than the 2011?
No. The 2012 and 2011 Routan are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 Routan model years, 2009 to 2012. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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