2006 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 833 kg more than 2006 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2007 Dodge Charger
Make Audi Dodge
Model A6 Charger
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3130 cc 5653 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 340 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 529 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 13.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 2343 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 72 L


 

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