2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 90 L |
