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2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2012 Honda Fit Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 98.4 in | 22.8 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 161.6 in | 40.9 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 66.7 in | 10.2 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 60.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 2577 lb. | 1758 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 52.7 in | 10.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 51.3 in | 13.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.5 in | 1.8 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) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 20.6 | 62.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |
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