Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Element | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,315 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,594 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 78 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 996 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 922 mm | 71 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 711 L | 915 L | -204 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.1 | 2,350 L | 23.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,112 L | 3,993 L | -1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.
2010 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 |