2005 Dodge Sprinter Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter includes a full evaluation of the 2005 Dodge Sprinter from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter help you decide if a 2005 Dodge Sprinter is right for you.

2005 Dodge Sprinter Road Test

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
2	2.8

No opportunity to time, but gutsy turbodiesel provides ample around-town power, even with a moderate load. Highway passing power only adequate. Diesel clatter and vibration well muted, even at idle.

Fuel Economy

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
5	2.8

No chance to measure yet, but Dodge claims Sprinter will average 22 mpg in mixed driving.

Ride Quality

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
4	4.5

Almost passenger car smooth, helped by long wheelbase. Like all large vans, Sprinter is somewhat unsettled over larger moguls.

Steering/Handling/Braking

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
2	2.6

Considerable lean in fast corners. Tight turning circle and direct steering aid in close-quarters maneuvering.

Quietness

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
3	4.3

Road noise well checked but there's considerable wind rush from rear side windows.

Controls

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
7	6.3

Simple, logical control placement. Clearly marked gauges easy to read at a glance. Materials of industrial grade, but assembly first rate.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
7	6.3

High roof even in standard models means endless headroom. Entry includes difficult first step. High driver perch means commanding view to front and side. Multiple seating rows hamper view to the rear.

Room/Comfort (rear)

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
7	8.5

Tall design and large side door mean excellent headroom and easy entry/exit. Some testers found flat seats uncomfortable for long trips.

Cargo Room

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
10	10

Vast. Considerable room behind last seating row. Access aisles double as stowage in a pinch. Front cabin storage modest.

Value within Class

2500 Passenger Highroof	Class Average
8	8.9

The Euro-flavored Sprinter trumps traditional large passenger vans with greater headroom and a less gluttonous appetite for fuel. Sprinter prices start higher than domestic vans, but the big Dodge's passenger-friendly ways and potentially lower operating costs make it a strong value.

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