2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Audi Allroad

To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Audi Allroad were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Audi Allroad. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Allroad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Allroad weights approximately 237 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi Allroad. (311 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi Allroad. 2006 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi Allroad has manual transmission. 2006 Audi Allroad will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Acura RL 2006 Audi Allroad
Make Acura Audi
Model RL Allroad
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 78.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 86.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1578 kg 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 70 L


 

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