2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan

To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 58 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Routan.

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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.

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2010 Volkswagen Routan 2011 Volkswagen Routan
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Routan Routan
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 251 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6350 RPM
Torque 351 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2096 kg 2038 kg
Vehicle Length 5144 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1953 mm 1953 mm
Wheelbase Size 3078 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 78 L