2013 Dodge DURANGO vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2013 Dodge DURANGO and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 724 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Dodge DURANGO is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Dodge DURANGO | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | DURANGO | Jetta |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2172 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3042 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |