2006 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
