2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 474 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (283 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara. 2011 Volkswagen Routan has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Routan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Solara | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Solara | Routan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3078 mm |
