2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
