2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Charger | R8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
