2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2009 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Terraza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Terraza would be higher. At 3,796 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Terraza (200 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 860 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Routan (313 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2009 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terraza | Routan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
