Pardon My French

Autonet.ca has a post Face à face : Dodge Grand Caravan contre Volkswagen Routan. I don't speak French, so I used the Bing Translator to give me an approximation of what the article says. The translation is, I suspect, very literal while the article was written in the idiom, e.g., in English we change our minds, but the French change gun shoulders. Nonetheless, here are some interesting excerpts:

• Even if the Routan derives directly from Grand Caravan, Volkswagen does not exactly target the same customer. It wants to rather join a clientele of luxury, van for example that of Honda Odyssey.
• First, you should be aware that if you are considering leasing, single Volkswagen can accommodate you and at a fairly low rate. Related to the purchase, force is to admit that the surprise is total. As you'll see on the table below, we compare two popular versions of the Town & country models and Routan, whose equipment is almost identical. And that is important to your method of payment, Volkswagen prevails.
• Obviously, you may be entitled to dealers, loyalty discounts or other discounts that could induce you to change your gun shoulder. Except that currently, by comparing apples with apples, Volkswagen remains less expensive. You are skeptical? Then, be aware that a similar exercise carried out with a Dodge Grand Caravan SXT motor 4,0 litres and a basic Trendline Routan (two comparable products) gives the same result.
• You will have noticed, the Routan is first different aesthetic level.
• In closing, be aware that Volkswagen displays numerals fuel consumption slightly more advantageous than Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & country. Why? Simply because the body of the Routan is a more aerodynamic core.

In summary, the Routan looks different (I think better), has different interior materials and a different ride (I think both are better), is more aerodynamic, and costs less.