2012 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Routan and 2012 Fiat Panda 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 214 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 898 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda 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 Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda. 2012 Volkswagen Routan has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Routan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Routan | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Routan | Panda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2038 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 35 L |
