2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 383 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Routan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |
