2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 251 kg more than 2007 Audi S4.
Because 2007 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 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, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2007 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Grand Caravan | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
