2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 807 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (371 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
