Volkswagen Amarok 2009 vs Dodge Durango 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Amarok) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Durango) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 114 HP less power than Dodge Durango, but torque is 47 NM more than Dodge Durango. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 11.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Durango, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Amarok over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Amarok gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 207 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 14 cm longer than the Dodge Durango, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 2 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dodge Durango, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`040 | 2`948 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 27 200 | |
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