2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 157 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 55 L |
