Compare the2023 Dodge Charger SRTVS 2022 Audi RS 6

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Charger SRT has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The RS 6 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Charger SRT has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the RS 6’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Charger SRT has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Rear cross-path warning costs extra on the RS 6.

Both the Charger SRT and the RS 6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Dodge Charger SRT is safer than the Audi RS 6:

	Charger SRT	RS 6
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	96	354
Neck Injury Risk	33%	41%
Neck Stress	155 lbs.	228 lbs.
Neck Compression	42 lbs.	98 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Dodge Charger SRT is safer than the Audi RS 6:

	Charger SRT	RS 6
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	243 lbs.	716 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	270	395

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Charger SRT 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Audi covers the RS 6. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the RS 6 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 8 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Audi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Charger SRT’s warranty.

Reliability

The Dodge Charger SRT’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the RS 6’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 96 more problems per 100 vehicles, Audi is ranked 31st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in long-term dependability. With 26 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Audi is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Audi vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Dodge 4 places higher in reliability than Audi.

Engine

The Charger SRT’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 126 more horsepower (717 vs. 591) and 60 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 590) than the RS 6’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid. The Charger SRT Redeye’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 206 more horsepower (797 vs. 591) and 117 lbs.-ft. more torque (707 vs. 590) than the RS 6’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid. The Charger SRT Charger King Daytona’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 216 more horsepower (807 vs. 591) and 117 lbs.-ft. more torque (707 vs. 590) than the RS 6’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

Fuel Economy and Range

The Charger SRT has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The RS 6 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Brakes and Stopping

The Charger SRT stops much shorter than the RS 6:

	Charger SRT	RS 6
70 to 0 MPH	153 feet	160 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	113 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Charger SRT has larger tires than the RS 6 (305/35R20 vs. 275/35R21). The Charger SRT’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the RS 6 (305/35R20 vs. 285/30R22).

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Charger SRT’s wheelbase is 4.7 inches longer than on the RS 6 (120 inches vs. 115.3 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Charger SRT’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the RS 6’s (39 feet vs. 40 feet).

Chassis

The Dodge Charger SRT may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 350 pounds less than the Audi RS 6.

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Charger SRT has liquid-filled engine mounts. The liquid helps further dampen engine harshness. The RS 6 uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

Passenger Space

The Charger SRT has 3.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the RS 6 (104.7 vs. 101).

The Charger SRT has .3 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 2.7 inches more rear legroom and 1.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the RS 6.

Ergonomics

The Charger SRT has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The RS 6 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Charger SRT to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The RS 6 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Economic Advantages

The Charger SRT will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Charger SRT will retain 56.69% to 57.13% of its original price after five years, while the RS 6 only retains 50.48%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Dodge Charger SRT will be $28145 to $37552 less than for the Audi RS 6.

Recommendations

The Dodge Charger outsold the Audi A6/S6/RS 6 by almost 8 to one during the 2021 model year.