2009 Saturn Outlook vs. 2009 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, both 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 85 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.
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 Saturn Outlook (361 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Outlook | 2009 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Saturn | Volkswagen |
Model | Outlook | Routan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |