2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 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 26 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Routan | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2096 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
