Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 202.5 in | -25.8 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 76.9 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.9 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 4621 lb. | -1709 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 63.0 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 64.7 in | -12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -71 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -129 ft3 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
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 |