2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
Because 2010 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2010 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Durango | S8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
