2006 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2006 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Sprinter and 2006 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Toyota Matrix. 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 Sprinter (331 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Sprinter | 2006 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1784 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
