2009 Toyota Corolla vs. 2009 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 3,796 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Routan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 173 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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 Volkswagen Routan (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Corolla | 2009 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Corolla | Routan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1074 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |