2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Routan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Routan would be higher. 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 69 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 306 kg more than 2011 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 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, 2011 BMW X3 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, 2011 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Routan | X3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2096 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |
