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2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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 2008 Honda Pilot
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
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