Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 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 Volkswagen Routan is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge. The Dodge is substantially costlier than the Volkswagen Routan with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Volkswagen Routan will quite certainly prove friendlier than the Dodge for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Sprinter Van 3500 is likely a better choice than the Volkswagen Routan in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or sizeable animals. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's forte than it is the Routan's.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is substantially heavier than the Volkswagen Routan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Sprinter Van 3500 than the Volkswagen because of its larger tank. The Volkswagen Routan fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Volkswagen Routan may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Volkswagen Routan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Volkswagen Routan is quite certainly sprier than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Routan has a bigger engine than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Volkswagen finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Routan and the Sprinter Van 3500 have the same basic after-sale protection.