2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 50 kg more than 2013 Audi A7.
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 A7 (441 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 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 A7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Dakota | A7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2914 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
