2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Durango | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |
