2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 594 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
