2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram and 2011 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (138 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 796 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Ram | CC |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 551 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2708 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |