2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2010 Volvo XC60 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 34 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 175 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Routan | XC60 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 351 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2096 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |