2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Audi Allroad
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi Allroad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi Allroad would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Audi Allroad. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi Allroad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi Allroad weights approximately 160 kg more 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi Allroad. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi Allroad.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2005 Audi Allroad | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Ram | Allroad |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
