2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 39 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. 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 Dodge Ram (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
