2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touran 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, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 107 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dakota | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
