2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 401 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
