Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle

The vehicle control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention when it receives a communication unit for receiving at least one of the preceding vehicle information to the preceding vehicle is provided, an input member, and the preceding vehicle information, receiving a user input for the route, the prior based on the vehicle information, generate a power profile information, and a control unit for generating a dynamic power control signal for driving the power source of the vehicle based on the power profile information.