2010 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2010 Audi A6 and 2010 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 581 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 2010 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Audi A6 | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | A6 | Caliber |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4933 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |