2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 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 42 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 406 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dakota | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
