2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1276 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 55 L |
