2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Dakota and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 449 kg more than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (200 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dakota | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
