2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 477 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | Routan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 2038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |