2009 Audi A5 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A5 (330 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A5 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
