2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 837 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Routan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
