Dodge Viper vs. Audi A5 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Audi A5 to the dealership as the Dodge Viper. Regarding fuel economy, the Audi has the Dodge Viper beat. Regarding MSRP, the Audi A5 costs tremendously less than the Dodge Viper. The Audi A5 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Audi A5.

Utility
The Audi A5 will most definitely prove more practical than the Dodge Viper for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
The Dodge Viper's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Audi A5.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Audi A5's front cabin compared to the Dodge Viper.

Dimensions
The Viper's tank is almost the same size as the Audi A5's, though the Audi A5's is a little bigger. The Dodge Viper and the Audi A5 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Viper's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. However, the Audi A5 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Dodge Viper packs quite a wallop and will knock the Audi down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the A5 and the Dodge Viper likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a more massive engine than the A5. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Dodge Viper packs quite a wallop compared to the Audi A5 in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Dodge Viper isn't quite as generous as the Audi's.