2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 21 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Volkswagen Routan has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Routan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Routan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2096 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |