2008 Audi S6 vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2008 Audi S6 and 2008 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1183 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
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 S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi S6 | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | S6 | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 21.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 102 L |