2006 Audi S3 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Audi S3 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2006 Audi S3. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S3. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S3 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S3 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 129 L |
