2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 712 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
