2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, 2011 Audi S6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2011 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Dakota. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 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, 2011 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 2011 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Dakota | S6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
