Volkswagen Routan (2008 – 2013) vs Chevrolet Traverse (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Chevrolet Traverse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 292 hp against 283 hp. It uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Routan is the lighter car, from 2,040 kg against 2,138 kg. At 5,207 mm, the Chevrolet Traverse is 63 mm longer than the Volkswagen Routan.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Routan
2008 – 2013
|
Chevrolet
Traverse
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 294 hp | 286 – 292 hp |
| Torque | 312 – 355 Nm | 361 – 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 10.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km | 11.5 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,144 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,991 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,020 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,040 – 2,096 kg | 2,138 – 2,248 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.