2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 692 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Durango | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Durango | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1587 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |