2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Dodge Journey were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Journey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Dodge Journey (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
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2012 Audi A5 | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | A5 | Journey |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 78 L |