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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
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 | 3696 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 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 | 1770 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 102 L |