2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Volkswagen Kombi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 616 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Kombi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
