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2008 Honda Odyssey

2009 Volkswagen Routan

  2008 Honda Odyssey Touring 2009 Volkswagen Routan S
MSRP
$25,860
$25,200
Invoice $23,442 $23,799
MPG
City/Highway
16/25 16/25
Rating 8.4 8.2
Bottomline The 2008 Honda Odyssey melds everyday practicality with fun-to-drive. The 2009 Volkswagen Routan has the bonuses of Chrysler’s segment-defining minivans with a touch of German flair, but a modern-day VW Bus it’s not.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Excellent practicality
  • Powerful enough
  • Surprising handling
  • Well equipped

Dislikes:

  • Busy control arrangement on dash
  • Lags behind Chrysler regarding features

Likes:

  • Exterior styling
  • Optional 4.0-liter V-6
  • Six-speed automatic transmission (V-6 models)
  • Commendable handling
  • Cargo capacity

Dislikes:

  • Base engine crude and thirsty
  • Second-row seats not as cargo-friendly as rivals
  • Some interior plastics not up to VW standards
  • Transmission behavior with base engine
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