2011 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 432 kg more than 2011 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escape | Routan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 78 L |
