2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 969 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | AAC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 55 L |
