2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Audi A3. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi A3 (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Dakota | A3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
