2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1670 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
