2009 Volkswagen Routan vs 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

[myles13awsome]

I have a 2010 Chrysler town and country limited and I must say that we drove it from Detroit to Washington D.C. And the captain chairs are more comfortable than what he says. I fell asleep in them easily. Plus my dad is 6'2 and he thinks they're pretty good

[jason123456789210]

all that changed was the exterior the interior is the same

except for no stow n go

you get the easy out sears from the 90s

[albion2742]

Yes and because its got a German name it costs a lot more that the Dodge & T&C.Do you also know that the Mitsubishi mid size P/U truck is a Dodge Dakota.Seems like the Japs & Germans know the USA makes better mini vans & P/Ups.

[bazouli50]

If you are thinking about getting one of these, do your self a favor and rent one for a week. I just got back from Washington where I had one of these for a week. It was a LONG week. The turning radius is HUGE! It steers like a cruise ship in a desert. It had 31K miles on it, it felt like it had 90k. The interior was cheap, the power doors usually worked, the power train was sluggish and jerky and loud. DO NOT BUY THIS VAN. You will regret it within a month.

[k2sb20033]

A majority of you couldn't be more wrong about the two. appearance and spec wise they are very similar... however once VW got the van, they invested 10 million dollars into the quality and more importantly the suspension! drive both back to back and feel the difference. hate to say it like this but the Routan is the better choice, but its only the stepping stone to prepare the public for something better.

[markkjay]

So does the Routan actually have better quality materials than the Chrysler vans? As in.. better use of plastics that are more pleasing both to the eye and to the touch.

[deedundone]

idk. im glad chysler and dodge came out with an angular van their round one was just unappealing. but for vw to make a van, i never knew that they just copied it. originality? and its not a true vw if its just a copy! no one can seem to get the van right. the nissan quest 2000 was great. the high end model. but then nissan revamped it and all i can say is ewwwwwwww!..........Im no van designer, but as a person who loves vans and knows what they should look and feel like, come on people!

[puneet9212]

gay. y did Volkswagen use dodge moter??? y not a moter from a s4 or someting

[angusandleigh]

@puneet9212 because the Routan is built by Chrysler. VW just has them change a few things (ie grill and tail lights, the headlights looked the same to me) and I don't think the reason behind VW not having Stow and Go because of comfort, I believe it was maybe because that's a Chrysler/Dodge van thing.

[rhinojive]

I think I just found my new sleeping medication. Watching this video!

[yellowcow13]

give up the 20 or so cubic ft of cargo space and the sliding dorrs and get a proper car the ford flex more fun more power great economy and styling

[stallisvw]

yeah, vw threw this vehicle at the american market just to get a piece of the market.. but really, the suspension of this van makes or breaks the deal for me, it handles like a dream. Chrysler did make a big step forward in looks and feel for the interior. Over all, Chrysler motor and VW interior/handling, i'm sold to the routan, btw i test drove both these vehicles, and I suggest you do the same.

[6ktp9]

The VW Routan is a rebadged Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan. The Routan is made alongside the Chrysler mini-van in Windsor Ontario's (Canada) manufacturing plant. So, is it really a VW?....I think not!! (Research it yourself if in doubt!)

[banshee107]

Suspension is different to i believe

[pauliswaycool]

vw should have stuck with making the microbus

[warset]

another overpriced version of dodge caravan.. good luck with sales

[CyberMotors]

you know, i consider the fact the volkswagen couldve waited another year, and designed there own engine.. the point of a damn minivan is for it to be confortable, and effient. if you want a damn 4.0 engine get an suv :D a guy, offered us a routan for 42k, and thats way to pricey for an american engine van. He gave us a 12year warranty on the body, and 2 year on the engine... even he knew the engines werent build to last. i agree with all of you :D

[fedders4]

CRYSLER & VW...THEY DONT MIX!!!!!!!

[mortaza2005]

I'd take the T&C

[jkbasa34]

its smaller no swerve and go seats

[bgoldrock]

I have no idea why VW got involved with Chrysler. They lost money on the Routan; and it's not selling. The front and rear fascia are "VW" and not much else. VW had very little to do with the Routan. The steering wheel is a "VW" design. The dash is very poorly thought out, in my opinion. I don't understand why VW does not bring back the "Vanagon"? People expect that "euro" look and feel in a VW; if you want an American Van, buy a Ford, GM or Chrysler.

[Crimedoesntpay1]

i like the front of the vw but not the back the town&country is better

[summerman2]

I can't believe that VW relied on Chrysler to make a van. The old rear VW buses were the original mini vans. VW should have kept making them and/ormade a retro VW bus like new beetle. They missed the boat. These are too pricey for the unreliability. Too bad. Someone needs to make a reliable 120-150k 18k minivan. Forget the auto doors, and power seats, heated wipers etc. Just make them, reliable, roomy, safe, and efficient. That's what would save the US auto industry.

[tewkewl]

Vw is not taking "credit" for chrysler's invention. credit for what anyway? unreliable, cheap, and uncomfortable cars? some of you are detroit koolaid drinkers who think the big three are good car makers and who think the big three are in the same league as vw or any euro auto maker or any japanese automaker. Euro makers are lux or mini lux, jap makers are reliability focused (along with koreans)... us? cheap, ugly, unreliable... don't compare.

[DaminoLordXL]

Apparently, VW is a Big 3 Koolade drinker as well. VW had a better chance of recreating the Vanagon, or even the Microbus instead of copypasta of a shit van from a shit company.

[tewkewl]

I agree with your assessment re: remaking the vanagon... VW already has the heritage! But the reason VW went this route are because of pure economic reasons. Rebadging an existing car is cheaper than creating a better car from scratch. Routans might not be great cars, but it was an easy way for VW to get into the minivan market. I personally think VW has betrayed a lot of us multi-VW owners with their ideas lately (e.g. North American Compact etc). But they are still better than the big 3.

[DaminoLordXL]

Oh yea, I definitely understand though. I really shouldn't be judging VW like that though because decisions like rebadging the Town and Country, is really because money is tight. I wouldn't necessarily say that Volkswagen betrayed us volkswagen fans in terms of ideas. At least volkswagen tries to be honest with what they do. Maybe VW will take this existing design they have and make it better for the next model year.

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[NFSGamerUSA]

Nicer design, but same shitty Chrysler powertrain. That's a big NO GO. I'd stick with the Odyssey.

[ILVRACN]

what is an odyssey?

[NFSGamerUSA]

Honda's minivan.

[coandcaiv]

@ILVRACN an odyssey is a van...by honda...which i will take you in the back of and have sex with your butt....<3 you

[tylerpyle]

wow.. well someones gotta help out dodge lol i guess volkswagon is the one taking one for the team eh?? lol

[horrorfreak889]

who in their right mind would buy a chrysler?? haha

[JewTimes2]

There is no reason why anyone should need all those seats get a subaru forester or at least look one up it's amazing and good offroad too

[gp40mc]

What are you talking about? Lots of people need to seat 7 or 8 people. We need the third row in our car all the time. Even if you don't need all the seats there is alot more room in a van than a Forester for luggage and stuff. I don't think Subarus aren't really off road vehicles either. More for snow. I guess you could take them off road but I wouldn't. Foresters and minivans don't generally compete.

[JewTimes2]

Yeah there is more cargo room but where are u going in a van not even on a dirt road. Foresters are good offroad they can transfer up to 100% of power to any wheel they make some of the world's best rally cars with there awd system.

[gp40mc]

Yes I guess your right about that. Maybe more mild off road use. Nothing that requires excessive ground clearance either.

[masterlee123]

Chrysler Town & Country is ugly

[tdcarter9]

I don't think you know what you're talking about. DUH the Routan is designed and built by town and country. Volkswagen is lucky, they will have better reliability with chrysler. The volkswagen doesn't have the second row heated seats so... Chrysler has a better design and they are more appealing to consumers. Volkswagen has a history of problems and so does chrysler.. but chrysler has announced the best quality they have ever had. Buy American. And support our economy!

[TamiyaDude]

Nice german engineering.....

[TheNewMrCool]

If only the VW had their own 3.6L VR6 and a true VW interior ...

[minivanmaster]

wth are Volkswagen and Chrysler sharing copyrights or something??

[jadetraveler]

A VW with a Chrysler engine/platform? hmm, I'm not sure what to think about that.

[britsSUK]

Chrysler = genious

[cornrowcity]

Correct. I did some research about the VW Routan minivan, and it says that it is manufactured in the RM Chrysler platform. It's interesting of how VW is taking credit of Chysler's designs of its minivans. The design of the VW Routan looks as if VW redesigned the Dodge Caravan. In other words, this is their version.

[warrenbraden]

Congradulations VW! You have taken the number one spot of recalls from GM.

[Charles2337]

Great for road trips.

[kittychang1]

Do you own one? I have questions please :)

[Charles2337]

I test drove one. I have an SUV already. I don't need a van.

[godanli]

Just like kittychang1 I have questions, too. I am considering either a Honda Odyssey Touring or a Chrysler Town & Country Limited. The car will be exported from the U.S. to Sweden, where I live. Which one of these two minivans is the best choice? Thank you for any advice! Best regards Daniel.

[shashika007]

I'm an American, but the best Bang for your buck is HONDA hands down.

[godanli]

shashika007,

Thanks for your advice. I am going to order a Honda.

[kayak1907]

in europe people want to buy chrysler, so if you are in USA, buy chrysler...

[TheMillFairfield]

No we dont.

[fhp111]

Thats because bus drivers cant afford a chrysler - would prefer the grand voyager in europe than the crappy sharan from the 90's

[TheMillFairfield]

Fail.

[vvvwwwvvv]

How much does a T&C go for in Europe?

[stefan41016]

Sold as a Grand Voyager, prices starting at a freaking € 45,000,-.

[thuglife4ever721]

im strictly german. i hate american cars. NO THNX

[VWRoutan]

The Routan is definitely something to experience for yourself if you get a chance. The German engineering is the truth! Check out some of the vids on our channel with Brooke Shields :)

[JozeCancun]

chrysler was the first to invent the Mini van.. so they have the credits... (h)

[fordmustangGT7211]

Routan is much better than the town and country..... the rutan 2and row seats are much better

[britsSUK]

they are the same besides the stow and go option...hell i bet Chrysler gets 80% of the profits because everything is Chrysler besides the badge!

[autofied]

the suspension was a big improvement on the routan- i test drove one and it hugged the road a lot better than i would have expected for a minivan

[kittychang1]

I am thinking of buying one, but there are alot of bad reviews on the Routan, mainly its connection with T&C. Since you drove one, can you tell me about the turning radius, wide or it can make small turns? I am driving an Odessey now, great van. Kitty:)

[autofied]

For such a big car as it is, the turning radius was much better than I expected. We popped a quick u-turn on a 4 lane road and it cut it just fine

[makaveli087]

Chrysler and VW working together?! NOW THATS EXCELLENT! Thank god for companies like Chrysler and VW making beautiful cars and NOT co-operating with the filty gooks (except for that Hyundai shit with Chrysler). 5Stars!

[Flyermac]

Because they know that Town & Country is the best car in general concept, and it is a good thing for Chrysler to get some royalties for licensing VW to produce Routan based on their van.

I think that Porshe-VW should work with Chrysler to produce great cars. One could cooperate with another perfectly. This van shows the proof of it!

[chichibud31]

most chrysler products turn out to be crap after a few years, reason they depreciate in value so rapidly. i would like to know the reason vw decided to take such a risk with it's reputation. even the chrysler engine looks like something from the 1980's.

[masterlee123]

I think Chrysler minivans are the best in the world, that why VW ask Chrysler to do there minivan not Honda or Toyota.

[Razgriz2118]

VW says it made the mini-van but now credits Chrysler and instead of making a van, they take a Town and Country and make it a little better. And, even more weirder, they say it's "German Engineering"... Strange... At least it's a little better...

[Crashsilumator26343]

Routan wins over the piece of shit Chrysler

[heyitsbren]

Why would VW associate itself with an ailing brand like chrysler when it sells beautiful people movers in Europe? Stupid move on VW's part.

[2AnamationStudios]

There is no Stow And Go? "Someone" in my family wanted to get one for Business purposes, but since there is no second row stow and go, we couldn't get it.

[candysweetx33]

muanntep my dad works at a vw dealer ship and they got 6 of these in stock and so far 2 didnt start and 1 broke down 2 times after it was sold alot of volkswagens break down though..

[Razgriz2118]

LOL

[souljaboyspongebob]

it always was!

[geraldJR314]

i think that the routan,town country,and the  nissan quest is good...

[yometin]

toyota sienna most efficient minivan now better than oddyssey

[digitalartsroom]

VW made such a big mistake making a van with Chrysler. They're crazy. I would've paid 50k for a cool VW Microbus than this Dreck!

[MMMMMDIESEL]

i thought the same to.. but they are smart. it cheaper for the vw thats better inside. on hell an american classic the caravan (i hate saying that) but once vw gets there foot in the door they have plans on offering their engs and trans. and hopefully a tdi. let them get the foot in the door 1st! and this is coming from a 2000 TDI NB and hating chrysler products. (but since the past merger with MB chrysler has got their shit together somewhat)

[2Kriss2Kross]

how come VW cant sell the Sharan in the US?! They sell it in Mexico.

[MSU01345]

get a Honda oddysey its the best mini-van out there

[souljaboyspongebob]

toyota sienna is way better

[rjmkv]

but toyota is a Japanese car... It is made by Japanese peeps!! Asian cars cannot be compared with a German car even though this one is half Chrysler...

(I'm not racist!! I am Asian myself)

[rjmkv]

but toyota is a Japanese car... eww! It is made by Japanese peeps!! Asian cars cannot be compared with a German car even though this one is half Chrysler...

(I'm not racist!! I am Asian myself)

[Crashsilumator26343]

Germans car are good, but i would say japanese cars and GM vehicles (worldwide)are better than some Germans cuz they are way to expensive

[muaantep]

I'm on a budget..

Should I get this, or the Honda Odyssey?

HELP!

[porschedriver777]

Honda Odyssey much better car

Call me best Honda EXL 30,988 with NAV and DVD

[Toyotacrossover]

I would buy the Routan over the Town And Country because it looks better on both the outside and the inside. The only thing that it is missing from the Town And Country is stow in go and swivel in go. Other wise it has allot of similar options.

[LP640KMX]

Mmmm, the same same minivan, that's very wrong...MMmmm, the same engine, that's even worst. Too bad there's no VW minivan, I hate logo swaps.

[ninjapunk2]

Who cares? It's a just a niche car for a local marked, like U would find i mexico or china. Vw has always had this segment of crapy cars along the line of real models for the EU marked.

[Tealorca]

If they put a TDI in the Routon...they'd have a sure bet. Otherwise, why bother? I would have expected VW to make something more...THEM....SIGH.

[johnnyboy181990]

i think that the volkswagen looks a lot better than the chrysler.

[vinimaxcross]

the chrysler owns the volks =D

I love the all grand caravan serie... and the substitute Town&Country (new grand caravan) I love so much more!

[MyerShift]

Although still not the best, Chrysler's reliability has been improving and was better than Benz at the time of the merger. Even if the materials aren't tres chic, then they are at least tough. Reports of last generation VW products (like the Mk IV Golfs and Jettas) leave much to be desired. Let's not also forget that if Volkswagen had engineered themselves an all new minivan for NA, then it would have taken even longer to get it to market, and would have been prohibitively expensive.

[blkguynlex]

Mixing VW and Chrysler interior materials is like oil and water.

[VolkswagenType1]

It's amazing how the posts on a video about minivans have so much less swearing in them than the posts on a video about a sports car. Coincidence? The Routan would have been so much better if VW engineered it themselves. C'mon guys, you can do better than giving us a Chrysler clone.

[cyndie26]

The chrysler's stow n' go seats they showed you, that was the LX model because the limited model and signature series model has seatbelts on the second row seats' shoulders and the model you showed us had the seatbelts where a regular car has them. Why does the signature series model and limited model have the seatbelts on the second row seats' shoulers? So the seats could turn around and face the third row without the seatbelt being twisted.

[g35crazy]

um not at all u can get stow and go on limited and signature series its a option

[Bosplya]

I was really excited to know VW was offering a minivan. The design is more appealing than the current selection of minivans in the market. Then VW ruined it. They've made a mut of a van. VW is known for great interiors and using bits of Dodge plastic is an upset and let down. Then they went with Dodge motors too! They should've stuffed their 3.6L 280hp V6 FSI engine mated to a Tiptronic transmission. I'm not sold on this. I'd still rather get an Odyssey.

[p1314reyes]

I think Honda Odyssey is better in performance and quiet engine. Period.

[p1314reyes]

I think Honda Odyssey is better in performance and quiet engine. Period.

[Sabrina9500]

So do I, but Im getting VW minivan, cause they are cheaper, and German engineering is SOO kick ass!!

[Escaladefreak9969]

but it isn't German. it's got an American motor. it's as reliable as an American vehicle.

[Sabrina9500]

That may be true. But the interior is German engineered in some spots. But since I know I won't have my new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan for long, I won't have to worry about high mileage. Foreign made minivans (especially Japanese models) are notorious for lasting forever, whereas Domestic minivans aren't they may run for 200,000 miles or so but then their motors seize. Usually due to wear... But yea, I won't have my new Dodge for the rest of my life, so mileage isn't a big deal for now.

[Tealorca]

It is made on THIS continent..in Canada...it's NOT foreign...go back and listen...or, just hear what you want and be happy in flower land...tra la laa....that's exactly what they want you to do...oh...it has a VW logo...I happy now.

[Sabrina9500]

Oh really.  Ok. Well they are still made with some german parts in them. Better than 100% American shit.

[Tealorca]

I just wish they'd done it for REAL. What manufacurers don't get is that we want a GOOD van, and good looking. We're stuck. If you have three kids, and one is in a car seat, you need a larger car (you can't seat three with a car seat in the back seat of any regular car). They just keep giving us over priced junk that breaks down. Very frustrating. I wish it was real, not just a brand slapped on top.

[Crashsilumator26343]

hey bitch, they aren´t cheaper, Honda Odyssey is cheaper

[g35crazy]

and every mother on the face of the earth has one that says you like to blend in insted of havng something diffrent

[VolkswagenRoutan]

It doesn't really matter if it doesn't have Stow & Go... It still has an amazing seating system and comfortable seats... At look at that- 19" wheels!

[b003]

Very nice, had a town and country and the steering went out twice. It was still under warranty but it shouldn't have happened to a new car. Glad I switched to a Honda Odyssey.

[cubswillwinin07]

What year was your town & Country? That is a LONG name for a van!

[b003]

I believe it was a new 2003 Town and Country because we have leased two (3 year lease)Honda's since then. It was before the change over styles and stow and go seats (which are really uncomfortable for adults).

[friedchinese]

this car is unacceptable, beetle mobile is the surely one of a kind. i have watch the best car videos at viralmixx dot com and it those vids are great you should see that.

[RomeN100]

VW beats chrysler!! Chrysler is always dammaged.. always he needs to the Garage,, its Rubbige!@!

[Chrysler1998]

Buy the damn Chrysler!!!!!!

[cloud199797]

this car sucks

[NENASEXY17]

pues esta padre, pero no me gusto el reloj ese que tiene....

[ProfessorHuggins]

they look like the same ugly minivan.

[Reverseflush]

Agreed!

[tiffersmagee]

PLEASE GOD PLEASE,

SMITE THE ONE WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA!

please all vw lovers out there this is graphic and apauling! please do not watch!!!!

all respect and love for the name will decrease by about 30% please view with caution!!!! HORRIBLE! shocking! disgusting! PATHETIC!

[whatwhatwhat7]

VW is good, but wow, i think we have moved past the mini van. WaY To late to enter the market, VW should be making a convertible SUV. or SUV with long sedan height. hard to explain.

[pinkchik5794]

cool car

[metex75x]

hi grup etken listen please

[steelmirrors]

Yep Veedub far better!

[Chinaboy80]

Volkswagen is a way better !

[multiphasic]

Dear God,

Please help me so that I may never have to get a minivan.

Amen

[metring073]

The Chrysler looks way far cheaper than it's Volkswagen counterpart. And it shows. Hate that vi-dub name though, sounds like Rootin to me. Which the van is the perfect place to do some indiscretions with the opposite sex.

[JustinSpencer1]

This is a well put together video.

[Warrant2000]

VW van looks like the older Mazda vans. How unexciting.

[chuckNorrisaaaaa]

hey now dont be too excited.

[Gillhoolee]

The Cruton?

[UnitedOffensiveIII]

Where is the electric car we dont care about your six cylinders!.

[AbosRacing]

Since everybody else is spamming, i might as well, too.

plus, this is not entertaining, check my vid for REAL entertainment,

c'mon, help a brother out!

[fineliving88]

hahah, dodge really pulled a fast one over ze germans

[yabadabadude]

You've been YABADABADUDE!!!

[yabadabadude]

You've been YABADABADUDE!!!

[bcfast911]

For me, the reason to own a VW is for the diesel engine that you can't get in anything else here in the US. Why didn't they do a TDI with AWD?..and a manual trans option? If you build it, they will come!

[multiphasic]

Probably because this van will spend more time picking up the kids and going shopping than 4-wheelin and racing?

[chknbro]

chrysler will lower the price of the grandcaravan sxt with the 3.8 to around 25,000... they wont let vw undercut them

[chknbro]

its a Chrysler, so its an amazing minivan! id rather have the Chrysler with swivel'n'go or stow'n'go... sirius backseat tv! and the chrysler haves a dual glove box... i like the chrysler better!

[ConsentKid]

It looks better than dodge and chrysler's, but why make a brand new minivan? I mean, crossovers are the new thing.

[VolkswagenRoutan]

VW Routan is amazing!

[MercurySable08]

I would much rather have the VW Routan just because it looks so much better and doesn't have that squared off back like the Town and Country.

[Paradiddler45]

No "crossfire" grill FTW

[Toyotacrossover]

Duh, its suppose to look like a VW!

[DeathMists3248]

now why did VW do that?

[Hubscharber]

Because Ford pays them to not sell their Touran/Sharan in the US.

[DeathMists3248]

I hope this VW van doesnt come out, cause its basically a Dodge, and I think it'll give VW a bad rep.

[Hubscharber]

It has a market and people would buy it, it's a Town&Country with better build quality and looks. They would make a killing if it had one of their diesels in...

[VolkswagenRouton]

The Routon is commited to have success in the future- go Routon!

[mkm230]

VW would be much better off than stealing a Chrysler engine. It's basically a chrysler with a VW badge. Shame on you, VW. Offer your own van with a clean diesel.

[MBxpert15]

Routan STINKS COPIERS STUPID VW