2006 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2006 Audi A6
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2006 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 374 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 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, 2006 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2006 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Grand Caravan | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
