2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 277 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 636 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum will offer significantly more control. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (113 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Magnum | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1967 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
