2008 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (330 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A6 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5654 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
