Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 118.1 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 202.9 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 79.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.4 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4621 lb. | 4337 lb. | 284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 64.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 63.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.9 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 60.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 42.4 in | -10.6 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -15.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |