2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
