2010 Dodge Challenger vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Challenger 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Challenger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 222 kg more than 2010 Dodge Challenger.
Because 2010 Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger. 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 Dodge Challenger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Challenger | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Challenger | Routan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6100 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
