2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 118 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
