Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Honda CR-Z | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 95.9 in | 25.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 160.6 in | 41.9 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 68.5 in | 8.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 54.9 in | 14 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 2690 lb. | 1645 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 36.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.8 in | 9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.7 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 0.0 in | 64.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 66 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 25.1 | 57.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 115.9 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |