2010 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Jetta and 2010 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2010 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Dodge |
| Model | Jetta | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
