Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Ridgeline | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 122.0 in | 121.2 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 206.8 in | 202.5 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 76.3 in | 76.9 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 70.3 in | 68.9 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4503 lb. | 4621 lb. | -118 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 63.0 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.6 in | 64.7 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.3 in | 0.1 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 | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 32.3 ft3 | -32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 0.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -83 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 141.0 ft3 | -141 |
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline 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 |