2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen CC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 557 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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 (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2009 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | CC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
