2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2010 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2010 Citroen C8 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 41 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C8. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 394 kg more than 2010 Citroen C8. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C8. 2010 Volkswagen Routan has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C8 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 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
| Model | Routan | C8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
