Kia Sedona vs Volkswagen Routan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2014 Volkswagen Routan
Overview
| Spec | Kia SedonaLX | Volkswagen RoutanS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | S Fleet |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2021 | 2014 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia SedonaLX | Volkswagen RoutanS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 | $27,020 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia SedonaLX | Volkswagen RoutanS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (best) | 20.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia SedonaLX | Volkswagen RoutanS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 283 hp (best) |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.3 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia SedonaLX | Volkswagen RoutanS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 7 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 142 cu ft | 144.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,600 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,642 lbs (best) | 1,200 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,443 lbs (best) | 4,494 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (best) | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 121.2 in (best) |
| Length | 201.4 in | 202.5 in (best) |
| Width | 78.1 in (best) | 76.9 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 68.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia SedonaLX | Volkswagen RoutanS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia Sedona | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S Fleet $27,020 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | EX $33,700 MSRP | SE Fleet $34,490 MSRP |
| 3 | SX $41,500 MSRP | SEL Premium Fleet $44,280 MSRP |