2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 997 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 Nitro (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 Nitro | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | A6 | Nitro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |