2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Magnum (529 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Magnum | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1967 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
