2010 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 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 Dodge Grand Caravan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Grand Caravan | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
