2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2010 Renault Thalia 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) has 177 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. 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 (351 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | Routan | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2096 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
