Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 vs. Volkswagen Routan Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Routan is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500. The Volkswagen Routan is substantially less pricey than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 regarding MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Routan over the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500. The Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 is likely a better choice than the Volkswagen Routan when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or massive pets. The Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 outpulls the Volkswagen Routan by a large margin.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the Volkswagen because of its bigger tank. The Volkswagen fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge. The Volkswagen Routan's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Dodge is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Volkswagen Routan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Sprinter Van 2500 down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Volkswagen Routan is quite certainly more agile than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Routan's engine is significantly more massive than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500's. Note that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Volkswagen Routan could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 when it comes to pickup.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Routan and the Dodge have the same basic after-sale protection.