2006 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
