2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Audi A3

To start off, both 2005 Dodge Charger and 2005 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 448 kg more than 2005 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Charger 2005 Audi A3
Make Dodge Audi
Model Charger A3
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1828 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 55 L


 

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