2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 152 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dakota | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
