2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (238 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 55 L |
