Dodge Durango 1998 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Dodge Durango is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Touareg has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Dodge Durango is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Touareg can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Dodge Durango also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.9 - 5.9 (petrol) | 2.5 - 6.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Touareg is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 - 250 HP | 175 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 - 454 NM | 305 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 - 20.2 seconds | 5.9 - 12.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Touareg are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Dodge Durango. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.2 - 19.2 | 9.6 - 15.9 | |
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Dodge Durango petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Dodge Durango is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Durango is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2482 litres | 1570 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Dodge Durango uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Durango (by 912 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`877 kg | ~ 2`958 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`123 kg | ~ 2`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 754 kg | ~ 638 kg | |
| Dodge Durango load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Dodge Durango is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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