2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | A6 | Durango |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |