2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 229 kg more than 2010 Ford Kuga. 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, 2010 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Kuga |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |