2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 3 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 393 kg more than 2012 Audi Q5. 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 (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Dodge | Audi |
Model | Durango | Q5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |