2000 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Durango weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Dodge Durango (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Durango | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
