2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 693 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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, 2009 Audi A4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 2009 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Charger | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
