2010 Nissan Rogue vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Rogue 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 445 kg more than 2010 Nissan Rogue. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Rogue | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rogue | Routan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4646 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
