2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 309 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Durango (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Durango | A8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
