2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 463 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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 Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | Q5 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
