2007 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Sprinter and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2007 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Sprinter | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
