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Volkswagen Routan (2009) vs. Honda Pilot (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2006 Honda Pilot specs.

2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2006 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Volkswagen Routan Honda Pilot  
Engine 4.0L V6
OHC-4v
251 hp@6000
259 lb-ft@4200		 3.5L V6 w/DoD
OHC-4v
244 hp@5750
240 lb-ft@4500		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.2 in 106.3 in 14.9 in
Length 202.5 in 188.0 in 14.5 in
Width 76.9 in 77.5 in -0.6 in
Height 68.9 in 70.1 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 4621 lb. 4264 lb. 357 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 20.4 gal. 0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 41.9 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.0 in 61.6 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.5 in -57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.4 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 40.1 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.7 in 61.4 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.6 in -56.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 37.4 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 38.6 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 62.0 in 59.7 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.0 in -49 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.8 in 30.2 in 1.6 in
Total Legroom 108.7 in (over 3 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 15.9 ft3 16.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 83.0 ft3 47.6 ft3 35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 141.0 ft3 87.6 ft3 53.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan

2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Honda Pilot

2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Excellent see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review
 
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