2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen CC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 804 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dakota | CC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
