2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 390 kg more than 2011 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Audi A4 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Odyssey | A4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |