2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. (151 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 846 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dakota | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
