2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 242 kg more than 2008 Audi Q7.
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, 2008 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | Q7 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
