2009 Volkswagen Routan Speaker Sizes

The 2009 Volkswagen Routan factory audio system designates specific locations for acoustic components, ensuring the dashboard accommodates a 5.25 inch speaker size while the front door panel and rear door panel accept 6x9 inch speakers. Full-range drivers serve as compatible replacement and upgrade options for all listed mounting positions.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 5.25 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2009 Volkswagen Routan Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

2009 Volkswagen Routan Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2009 Volkswagen Routan includes three distinct speaker locations, with the dashboard utilizing a different size than both door positions.
  • Dashboard speakers measure 5.25 inches and accommodate full-range configurations, representing the smallest speakers in the factory audio system.
  • Both front and rear door panels feature 6x9 inch openings, suggesting a potentially wider soundstage and bass response capacity compared to the dashboard position.
  • All factory speaker locations specify full-range compatibility, indicating that separate tweeters and woofers may not be required in replacement scenarios.
  • The door panel speakers likely handle most of the audio reproduction duties given their larger size relative to the dashboard units.
  • Upgrading the 6x9 inch door speakers might provide more noticeable sound quality improvements than replacing the smaller dashboard speakers first.
  • The radio accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, which could influence aftermarket upgrade possibilities for the audio system.
  • The full-range designation across all positions suggests the factory system relies on individual speakers to reproduce the entire frequency spectrum rather than component separation.