2009 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2009 Audi A5 and 2009 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A5 | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
