Toyota Sienna vs. Volkswagen Routan Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Volkswagen Routan to the dealership as the Toyota Sienna. The Toyota Sienna doesn't pale in comparison to the Volkswagen Routan as far as gas mileage. The Toyota Sienna is substantially less pricey than the Routan as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Sienna and the Volkswagen Routan can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota Sienna is a better choice than the Volkswagen Routan in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or large pets. Towing is considerably more the Toyota's forte than it is the Routan's.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Sienna for a fill-up approximately as often as the Volkswagen.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Sienna's front cabin compared to the Volkswagen Routan. The Toyota offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volkswagen Routan does.

Dimensions
The Sienna's tank is approximately the same size as the Routan's, though the Volkswagen's is somewhat bigger. The Sienna and the Routan compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota Sienna and the Volkswagen quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Sienna's engine is a little smaller than the Volkswagen Routan's, but not terribly so.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Routan and the Sienna have the same basic warranty.