2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 586 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Subaru Forester | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Routan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2096 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |