2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 246 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Ram 2006 Volkswagen Polo
Make Dodge Volkswagen
Model Ram Polo
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5881 cc 1420 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 2900 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 827 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 6300 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 4080 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 45 L


 

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