Car Modern 2011

The 3.8-liter V6 has adequate power, but only the 4.0-liter engine can rival the muscle of the 250-horsepower Honda Odyssey or the 265-horsepower Toyota Sienna. Naturally, the Routan's performance is very similar to a Dodge Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country with the same engine. Neither Chrysler engine is as smooth or refined as its Honda and Toyota rivals, but engine noise is well subdued.

But Volkswagen may need to expand the Routan to include a diesel engine option if it is to become a relevant player in the market. Volkswagen is currently in the middle of a quest to offer diesel technology as an option across all of its many model lines, thus leaving the Routan out would do the model some disservice.
2010 Volkswagen Routan Super Luxury Cars