2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Audi A4

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.

Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 A4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2009 Audi A4
Make Dodge Audi
Model Charger A4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.7 L/100km


 

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