2009 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2009 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, both 2009 Bugatti Veyron and 2009 Volkswagen Routan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2009 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 790 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 640 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.
Because 2009 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 937 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bugatti Veyron | 2009 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Veyron | Routan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 3796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 1250 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 18 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 29 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
