2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W

To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2010 SsangYong Chairman W were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.

Because 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W. 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.

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2010 Volkswagen Routan 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
Make Volkswagen SsangYong
Model Routan Chairman W
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 4966 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 197 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5144 mm 5410 mm
Vehicle Width 1953 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3078 mm 3270 mm