1999 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Durango would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 202 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 473 kg more than 1999 Dodge Durango.

Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Dodge Durango (559 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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