2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Volkswagen Routan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (280 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
Because 2012 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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.
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2012 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Highlander | Routan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 2084 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |