2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Express and 2010 Volkswagen Routan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Routan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |
