Compare the2024 Dodge Durango SRTVS 2024 Audi RS 6

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

Safety

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The Durango 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 Durango SRT has a standard blind spot warning system that 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 Durango SRT has standard Rear Cross Path Detection, helping the driver avoid collisions. Audi charges extra for Rear Cross-Traffic Assist on the RS 6.

Both the Durango SRT and the RS 6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

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

	Durango SRT	RS 6
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	295	354
Neck Injury Risk	26%	41%
Neck Stress	156 lbs.	228 lbs.
Neck Compression	86 lbs.	98 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	303/32 lbs.	263/331 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 Durango SRT is safer than the Audi RS 6:

	Durango SRT	RS 6
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	46	135
Abdominal Force	111 lbs.	174 lbs.
Hip Force	236 lbs.	262 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	50	135
Spine Acceleration	34 G’s	43 G’s
Hip Force	446 lbs.	716 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	194	395

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

Warranty

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Durango 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 Durango SRT’s warranty.

Reliability

The Dodge Durango 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’ 2023 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 first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 81 more problems per 100 vehicles, Audi is ranked 30th, 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.

Engine

The Durango SRT Hellcat’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 89 more horsepower (710 vs. 621) and 18 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 627) than the RS 6’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

Fuel Economy and Range

The Durango SRT has 5.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the RS 6 (24.6 vs. 19.3 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Brakes and Stopping

The Durango SRT stops shorter than the RS 6:

	Durango SRT	RS 6
60 to 0 MPH	110 feet	113 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Durango SRT has larger tires than the RS 6 (295/45R20 vs. 275/35R21). The Durango SRT’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the RS 6 (295/45R20 vs. 285/30R22).

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Durango SRT can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The RS 6 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The Durango SRT has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the RS 6; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Durango SRT’s wheelbase is 4.5 inches longer than on the RS 6 (119.8 inches vs. 115.3 inches).

The Durango SRT’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.6% to 48.4%) than the RS 6’s (55% to 45%). This gives the Durango SRT more stable handling and braking.

Chassis

The Durango SRT uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The RS 6 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Durango SRT has standard seating for 7 passengers; the RS 6 can only carry 5.

The Durango SRT has 40.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the RS 6 (141.4 vs. 101).

The Durango SRT has 1.6 inches more front headroom, .7 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom, 1.2 inches more rear legroom and 1.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the RS 6.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Durango SRT’s middle row seats recline. The RS 6’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Durango SRT’s cargo area provides more volume than the RS 6.

	Durango SRT	RS 6
Third Seat Folded	43.3 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	30 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	85.1 cubic feet	63.8 cubic feet

Towing

The Durango SRT has a 8700 lbs. towing capacity. The RS 6 has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Durango SRT uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The RS 6 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Ergonomics

The Durango 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.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Durango SRT has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the RS 6 only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Durango SRT has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The RS 6 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Durango SRT owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Durango SRT will cost $6405 to $9005 less than the RS 6 over a five-year period.

The Durango SRT will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Durango SRT will retain 55.37% to 57.01% of its original price after five years, while the RS 6 only retains 54.42%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Dodge Durango SRT will be $22141 to $50984 less than for the Audi RS 6.

Recommendations

The Dodge Durango outsold the Audi A6/S6/RS 6 by over 8 to one during 2023.

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