2009 Audi A5 vs 2009 Dodge Challenger

2009 Audi A5

2009 Dodge Challenger

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic	17	26	$39,060	$42,000
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual	16	27	$37,852	$40,700
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic	16	24	$49,012	$52,700
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual	14	22	$47,802	$51,400

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2-Door Coupe R/T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T	16	25	$28,170	$30,220
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SE	17	25	$20,890	$22,220
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SRT8	13	19	$37,270	$40,220

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,060

$28,170

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,000

$30,220

Monthly Payment Estimate

$700 / month

$504 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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7.8

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TCC Likes

Rumbling V-8 character
All-wheel-drive traction
Gorgeous styling

Evocative styling
Balanced ride and handling
Manual transmission available on V-8s

TCC Dislikes

Kids-only rear seats
Lofty price tag
Tight trunk

Droning V-8 exhaust
Power driver's seat does not tilt to provide rear seat access
No five-speed automatic transmission for V-6

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Midsize sedan

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.0

91.5

Second Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

32.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

48.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

58.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.0

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

42.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

116.0

Liftover Height (in)

26.3

33.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

75.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

63.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

197.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.0

57.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.1

16.2

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

13.6 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

12.6 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

19.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.3

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.9

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

245/40R18

P235/55VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TWN

Front Tire Size

245/40R18

P235/55VR18

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

TWN

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3770

3937

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

14.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

243 @ 3250-5000

401 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

EZH

Displacement

3.2L/195

5.7L/345

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

265 @ 6500

372 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas V8

Fuel System

DOHC FSI Direct

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

2.19

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.89

3.06

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5

Dodge Challenger

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

5-link

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

SLA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Trapezoidal

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/anti-dive

five-link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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