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2011 Volkswagen

Routan

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

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2011 Volkswagen Routan (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2012 model year); you're viewing the 2011.

2012 photoElise240SXCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
18.5 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 1.5 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
121 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,495 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

373 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 2, 2026AIR BAGSDC_VW_CF_Airbag

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

  • Feb 12, 2025ENGINEV1917012022548_14

    Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant

  • Dec 2, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERMULT action closures VW

    Multiple Emissions service action closures

  • Oct 7, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERCampTip_RNA_VW

    Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available

  • Sep 17, 2024POWER TRAINV3718022033975_13

    Fluid requirements

  • Sep 12, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYTT 00-24-01

    Wind & Water Leak Checking

  • Jan 9, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERV691901201047916

    Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.

  • Nov 13, 2023VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMV871810204370421

    Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number

  • and 365 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.