2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Raider would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
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2009 Mitsubishi Raider | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Raider | Routan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |