2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,883 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 29 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 Passat. 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 (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Ram | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5883 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 827 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 119.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |