2003 Dodge Kahuna vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Kahuna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Kahuna would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Kahuna (212 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Kahuna should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Kahuna. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Kahuna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Kahuna | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kahuna | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
