2004 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 750 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A6 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 132 L |
