2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Durango | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
