2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC70 (217 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC70.
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, 2005 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Dakota | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |