2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 216 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Silverado | Routan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 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 | 98 L | 78 L |