2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (382 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Routan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
