2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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 (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 506 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| 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 | 345 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |
