2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 885 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Volkswagen | Dodge |
Model | Passat | Ram |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2346 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4769 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2712 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |