2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 4 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (414 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (549 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Dakota | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4931 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
