2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Dodge Stratus
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Dodge Stratus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Dodge Stratus (278 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Dodge Stratus | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A4 | Stratus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
