How much does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan cost?

The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has a starting MSRP of $27,020, ranging up to $44,280 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $27,020; SE from $32,010; SEL from $37,890; SEL Premium from $44,280.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?

The 2012 Volkswagen Routan achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have?

The 2012 Volkswagen Routan offers up to 144.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Volkswagen Routan tow?

The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,600 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan come in?

The 2012 Volkswagen Routan is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Minivan body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Volkswagen Routan

4 trims · 7 configurations · Minivan

Starting MSRP

$27,020 – $44,280

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$27,020

Typical monthly

$535/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Volkswagen Routan trims

S
MSRP
$27,020
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
283 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
144.4
Max towing
3,600 lbs
SE
3 configurations
MSRP
$32,010 – $34,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
283 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
144.4
Max towing
3,600 lbs
SEL
2 configurations
MSRP
$37,890 – $39,890
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
283 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
144.4
Max towing
3,600 lbs
SEL Premium
MSRP
$44,280
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
283 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
144.4
Max towing
3,600 lbs

Compare 2012 Volkswagen Routan trim specifications
Spec	S	SE3 configurations	SEL2 configurations	SEL Premium
MSRP	$27,020	$32,010 – $34,490	$37,890 – $39,890	$44,280
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/25	17/25	17/25	17/25
Horsepower	283 hp	283 hp	283 hp	283 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating	7	7	7	7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	144.4	144.4	144.4	144.4
Max towing	3,600 lbs	3,600 lbs	3,600 lbs	3,600 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sflex-fuel (FFV)
SEflex-fuel (FFV)
SELflex-fuel (FFV)
SEL Premiumflex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type: Sflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SEflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SELflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SEL Premiumflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders: SV6
SEV6
SELV6
SEL PremiumV6
Displacement: S3.6 L
SE3.6 L
SEL3.6 L
SEL Premium3.6 L
Horsepower: S283 hp
SE283 hp
SEL283 hp
SEL Premium283 hp
Torque: S260 lb-ft
SE260 lb-ft
SEL260 lb-ft
SEL Premium260 lb-ft
Transmission: S6-speed shiftable automatic
SE6-speed shiftable automatic
SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
SEL Premium6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
SELfront wheel drive
SEL Premiumfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SMinivan
SEMinivan
SELMinivan
SEL PremiumMinivan
Doors: S5
SE5
SEL5
SEL Premium5
Seating: S7
SE7
SEL7
SEL Premium7
Length: S202.5 in
SE202.5 in
SEL202.5 in
SEL Premium202.5 in
Width: S76.9 in
SE76.9 in
SEL76.9 in
SEL Premium76.9 in
Height: S68.9 in
SE68.9 in
SEL68.9 in
SEL Premium68.9 in
Wheelbase: S121.2 in
SE121.2 in
SEL121.2 in
SEL Premium121.2 in
Ground clearance: S5.6 in
SE5.6 in
SEL5.6 in
SEL Premium5.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S32.7 cu ft
SE32.7 cu ft
SEL32.7 cu ft
SEL Premium32.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: S144.4 cu ft
SE144.4 cu ft
SEL144.4 cu ft
SEL Premium144.4 cu ft
Max towing: S3,600 lbs
SE3,600 lbs
SEL3,600 lbs
SEL Premium3,600 lbs
Max payload: S1,200 lbs
SE1,200 lbs
SEL1,200 lbs
SEL Premium1,200 lbs
Curb weight: S4,494 lbs
SE4,494 lbs
SEL4,595 lbs
SEL Premium4,595 lbs
Fuel tank: S20.5 gal
SE20.5 gal
SEL20.5 gal
SEL Premium20.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S20
SE20
SEL20
SEL Premium20
City MPG: S17
SE17
SEL17
SEL Premium17
Highway MPG: S25
SE25
SEL25
SEL Premium25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SE	SEL	SEL Premium
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L
Horsepower	283 hp	283 hp	283 hp	283 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	7	7
Length	202.5 in	202.5 in	202.5 in	202.5 in
Width	76.9 in	76.9 in	76.9 in	76.9 in
Height	68.9 in	68.9 in	68.9 in	68.9 in
Wheelbase	121.2 in	121.2 in	121.2 in	121.2 in
Ground clearance	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	32.7 cu ft	32.7 cu ft	32.7 cu ft	32.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	144.4 cu ft	144.4 cu ft	144.4 cu ft	144.4 cu ft
Max towing	3,600 lbs	3,600 lbs	3,600 lbs	3,600 lbs
Max payload	1,200 lbs	1,200 lbs	1,200 lbs	1,200 lbs
Curb weight	4,494 lbs	4,494 lbs	4,595 lbs	4,595 lbs
Fuel tank	20.5 gal	20.5 gal	20.5 gal	20.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	20	20
City MPG	17	17	17	17
Highway MPG	25	25	25	25