2012 Audi A4 vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi A4 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 378 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A4 | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A4 | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
