2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (216 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A6 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
