2009 Audi S5 vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2009 Audi S5 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Dodge Caliber. 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 Audi S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S5 | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S5 | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
