Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Honda Accord | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,799 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,930 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,953 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,966 kg | 1,453 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 70 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,438 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 978 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 945 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 0 mm | 808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 396 L | 519 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 14.0 | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,993 L | 14.0 | -11 L |
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 |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review |