So which of these V8 brutes are you taking home? The hellacious Hellcat or the finely tuned Audi? Let us know in the comments.

I think this is the first U Race where the Brakes decided the winner.

More of this! Now Escalade V, Urus, Cayenne, G63, X5 M, TRX, Raptor R, Stelvio Quadrifoglio, X Plaid, and Purosangue all need to go!

Raptor R v TRX let's go!!!!

I never get tired of listening to that Durango sing ❤

This is the best way to test these cars. This shows far more then just numbers! Great job guys! This should be the new standard test!

I'm on my second Durango Hellcat and 4th in total! Had two RTs before that. Got rid of my first hellcat and couldn't live without it so I got the second one. Love the hellcat Durango.

Both vehicles are heat soaked. It’s fair game and a win for Audi.

It's honestly amazing that Audi gets that much performance out of a 4.0l motor. And they're very detuned from the factory so a 93 octane Pump fuel APR tune adds another 150 horsepower and almost 170 foot pounds of torque for $899.

Considering the difference in price I'd say the Durango did a great job

I'd take the 3 row Durango and save 40k

Id love to c a C7 Zr1 vs a C8 Z06

I have a 2021 Hellcat Durango and launch it 0-60 in 3.4-3.5 all day in average DA... Also, I haven't ran less that an 11.7 in a quarter mile.... I suggest you set the launch control to a more feasible RPM. That truck running a 0-60 in 4.0 and a 12.0+ in the quarter is impossible. It's an automatic. My 8 year old son can run a quarter in under 12. Keep the launch control around 1800 RPM.

Absolutely loved it ! That Durango is a whole lot heavier! Especially with that 6.2 motor ! Sheesh but it still put up a good battle .

Wow! Seeing these races have made my morning. I must say, I do enjoy the bi-direction races more than the single direction ones, but they both do it for me.

I got passed by one of those Audi's the other day. I didn't know they existed. Sounded amazing. And left my old TL for dead. 😂

I’m pretty sure that Q8 is underrated. The 591 is probably closer to whp though, my guess. Probably around 680-700 at the crank. I guess it wouldn’t really matter if it’s not reaching the ground.

Appreciate the more reserved voiceover schtick. Great video!!

I would love to see the Urus vs X6M. 🔥🔥

Correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t the track hawk fit more in class with the Audi

This was one of the best matchups and one I wanted to see! I'm begging to get your hands on a Audi RS6 Avant and race whatever you want! Maybe another wagon from BMW or Merc. Love these videos!!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

For almost 50k less, I'd say this is a win for the Durango.

I like the concept of the U-Drag!

Gute Arbeit, sehr unterhaltsam 👍

Turbo engines are really weird they outperform supercharged engines even when it's down on power.

This test has a lot to do with driver skill.

Realistic race. Love it!

I'd like to watch these because the set up is interesting and unusual, but you guys take all the fun out of it by giving away the winner at the start of the video!

Great stuff again guys thank you Durango getting slower and stops longer after 10 race I couldn’t imagine the gap between

Really cool fast and the furious style race. That was awesome

10 piston brake calipers on the Audi. Insane!

Back to back the heat was getting to the Durango.

The Durango is so impressive, considering the price difference

That was fun to watch

Great race.

Team Audi!!!!

I wish you guys would also do a roll as well. You have the space. Why not ?

Temperature and braking played a decent part nice

1st off, the RS Q8 is a 5 seater, the S Q7 is the appropriate comparison. Sounds to me like a driver mod was all that was needed to have the Durango pull out both wins

Haha, loved the crypto pun in the beginning🤣🔥 awesome content keep it up!

Another great Udrag. Great competitors. My take: Twin Turbo vs Supercharger. RS vs Hellcat. Never bet on Stellantis. They make Goliath...until they meet David😅. Has any Stellantis ever won a U Drag? Never look at the numbers on paper to pick a winner.

Hellcat does 3.3 -3.5 naught to 60 consistently. These dudes were blowing the launch

I feel like this is a great way to determine the best two drivers as well haha.

Audi is known to seriously underrate their horsepower numbers. If you put that Q8 on a dyno I bet it would make a lot mora than 591hp.

Considering the power difference that was close. I know there's weight of the dodge but it's got over 50% more cubic capacity to the audi and with it more power and torque but that 4.0 from Audi is a sweet unit... So strong.

I can't figure out how you can blame the brakes for this. The brakes did not give the Audi the jump off the line in the last two laps. The only way the Durango won the first lap was because it was faster off the line, for whatever reason.

Pls don't stop doing these

I have a 2023 Durango Hellcat. It is one of the most enjoyable vehicles I have ever driven and I have had a number of different vehicles: Mercedes G55, Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche Panamera GTS, Audi Q7S just to name a few. Not the best 3 row SUV for luxury, but definitely the best for performance and just fun to drive.

Hellacious Hellcat baby!!.it's such a "raw" mean machine!.I love it❤❤❤❤❤❤

Can you U-drive a ford f150 lightning with extended battery?

I've owned 7 chargers, the last one being a scat pack. Then I owned 2 Durango SRT's. Last one being a 21. About a month ago I traded the 21 SRT for the audi SQ7. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BETWEEN BOTH SUVS is night and day.. But I can tell you my SQ7 would beat my SRT. It's all matter of taste and what you prefer.... A night on the town.. Yes the SQ7... you wanna feel like a bad boy.. SRT. I enjoyed the SRT but would rather stay in the audi... Yes less room but way better gas mileage

Race was way too close for the price difference.

They really aren’t that different in price. The Audi is hands down the better car

Clutch were over heating during shifting and brakes fades during the slow down zones on the Durango

I think the problem with these style of races is that it heavily considers the drivers still.

That just proves driver matters.....have to say we need driver change for sure....

Heat definitely played a part BUT!! its clear to see ...So did the Drivers

With cars the tires play a big role the more they move the more the get sticky

My Durango hellcat does 3 1/2 seconds all day every day. And I’ve used it in all kinds of condition winter spring summer fall.

❤ my ‘23 DDHC 🇺🇸

Jonathan definitely has the weight advantage. He can't weigh 100 lbs including the booster seat. Great racing!

I love a race where it's so close that either car can win at any time

Consistency is what I prefer. If that means throwing technology at it then there is your answer.

Durango is only 215lbs heavier. Also the ceramic brakes are more apparent in repeated stops. For using just a few times a Durango will be similar if barely behind an RSQ8 in braking and maybe even cornering.

Awesome reace! its sad both engines are going to go away soon :(

These are actually some slow numbers for the Audi as well. 3.9 0-60 is quite high, and the 1/4 mile was almost half a second off most tested times I’ve seen.

Just remember, not only is the Audi faster here, but it will be world's better to drive everyday track or no track whereas the Hellcat is just an ancient(old Mercedes platform) 7 seater drag racer. To it's credit though, the Durango is significantly cheaper, but it's still NOWHERE near worth $70k, I don't care what engine it has in it.

Isn't Power Per Ton a better metric?

could you stab the e-brake to get durango to rotate at the turn? that seemed to take a full second

Make u wonder if they sandbag

The 1st to 2nd shift in the Durango looks like a flubbed manusl gear shift.

Bad launch the whole time

I think the race would've been closer with a Jeep TrackHawk instead of the Durango. Good race!!

X5m comp vs trackhawk would be cool

Before watching- good match up. This one is tough because the audi punches well above it's weight. I think the hellcat will take it, but it will basically lag everywhere but the final straight.

I know people make fun of the interior of the Durango and coming from a few range rovers and AMG‘s it’s different but I actually like my Durango hellcat and it’s the only one I plan on keeping all the others after three years or so I sell and a the few range rovers I had all had issues before the four year warranty was up. Now I’ve probably owned a dozen or so Mercedes and I’ve never had a problem with one of them. My Durango, I only have a year now but I’m having a lot of fun with it. I’m having more fun in my hellcat than I did in my past AMG‘s. They may have more luxury like soft closed doors and massage seats but I really like the Durango and it’s launch features etc. it really feels like a race car in a truck. And I’m not talking about price because if you can’t afford it you shouldn’t be buying one and when you do have money you buy what you like, I have the same philosophy about everything some days I’m wearing a five dollar T-shirt some days I’m wearing $1000 T-shirt some days I’m wearing a pair of $50 sneakers some days I’m wearing a pair of $1500 sneakers I buy what I like and and everyone should do the same. I’m going to put a few videos of my hellcat on my channel soon. I have someone recording the next time I go to the track.

A tune and that audi will be a weapon that can’t be matched

Love. it 👍💯

Aftermarket performance brakes are needed for the Durango SRT Hellcat.

i havent seen U-drag before but damn it shouldve been more common

I wonder if the Alpina XB7 is faster than either one of these.

Supercharger heat soak was evident

They need real drivers, you can tell who knows how to race.

Stock RS2 option is better for that. The button is on the bottom right of the steering wheel. Press it twice.😅

Screaming “power” is reserved for one car show host and one car host only 😂

Sweet

Looks like a gap for the Audi !! Good run boys 👍

Turbocharging is better at heat management.

591hp??? at the wheels maybe .. keeps up to 707 hp.. awesome !

Who would have thought

I think the Dodge could have made a tighter turn, than using the whole apron to make a u turn.

Does anyone know the weight of these two vehicles?

SRT for that noise, Audi for thAt Q car looks and smooth rumble.

Test the Hyundai Kona N and Subaru WRX

So a V8 with 100+ more horse power Could not beat a 4.0T German SUV. less is more here I guess.

This is how drag races should be

Driver mod in an auto is real I guess😂

You should race a BMW X6M Comp

Durango probably went into cat over temp protection on the second run lol.

Very close race. I think the dodge with just a intake, cat delete, and tune would give it a major advantage in acceleration. Not sure if you could modify the Audi as easily.