2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 367 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2012 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Routan | S60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2096 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |
