Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
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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 | 202.1 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 77.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.8 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4385 lb. | 109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.9 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 63.5 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 63.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.0 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 61.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 41.1 in | -9.3 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -13.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 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 |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |