2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 583 kg more than 2013 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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 Ram (551 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (441 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Ram | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2912 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
