2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 434 kg more than 2011 Audi A5.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Durango | A5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |
