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2012 Chevrolet Express
2012 Volkswagen Routan

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2012 Chevrolet Express
MSRP $31,915 - $46,885
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2012 Volkswagen Routan
MSRP $28,575 - $42,975
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Mechanical
Engine
Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V6 Compressed Natural Gas V8
Gas Flat 6
Displacement
5.3L/323 6.6L/403 6.0L/364 4.8L/293 4.3L/262
3.6L/283
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
310 hp @ 5200 rpm 324 hp @ 4700 rpm 280 hp @ 5200 rpm 260 hp @ 3100 rpm 324 hp @ 4800 rpm 195 hp @ 4600 rpm 279 hp @ 4700 rpm
283 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque
334 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 373 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm 525 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 320 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
260 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 4-speed automatic with overdrive Transmission, 6-speed automatic with overdrive Cooling, transmission and engine oil cooler Transmission, 4 speed automatic with overdrive Transmission, 6 speed automatic with overdrive -inc: tap shift up/down Cooling, transmission oil cooler
6-speed automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.1 - 20.3 L/100 km
12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.1 - 12.9 L/100 km
7.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.1 - 20.3 L/100 km
7.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
117.0 L
77.6 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
1 - 15
7
Front Head Room
1,011 mm
945 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,031 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,748 mm
1,600 mm
Rear Head Room
975 mm
996 mm
Rear Leg Room
922 mm
922 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,742 mm
1,643 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,429 - 3,937 mm
3,078 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
5,144 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,012 mm
1,953 mm
Height, Overall
2,070 - 2,126 mm
1,750 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
155 mm
Base Curb Weight
N/A
2,096 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/70R17 LT245/75R16 LT245/75R16E
P225/65R17 P225/65R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17 LT245/75R16 LT245/75R16E
P225/65R17 P225/65R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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