2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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 Audi A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | A8 | Durango |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 102 L |