2001 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
