2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (218 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 942 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Audi A4 | |
Make | Dodge | Audi |
Model | Ram | A4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |