2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 588 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Magnum | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
