2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
Because 2010 BMW 325 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 BMW 325. 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 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. 2010 Volkswagen Routan has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Routan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Routan | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
